Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinguiculosa
ID:
202807

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Cowan & Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia12: 429 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202136



Common Names

  • Pinguiculosa Wattle
  • Pinguiculosa Acacia
  • Silver Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma pinguiculosum (R.S.Cowan & Maslin) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia pinguiculosa (also called the 'Pinguicula Wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded habit and grows up to 8 m in height. The leaves are bipinnate and the flowers are bright yellow. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia pinguiculosa is used as an ornamental plant, forage crop, and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acacia pinguiculosa sub. pinguiculosa
Acacia pinguiculosa sub. teretifolia R.S.Cowan & Maslin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia pinguiculosa are yellow and have a small, yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia pinguiculosa is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood material and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained cutting mix.

Where to Find Acacia pinguiculosa

Acacia pinguiculosa is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.

Acacia pinguiculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia pinguiculosa?

Acacia pinguiculosa

What is the common name of Acacia pinguiculosa?

Pinguicula wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia pinguiculosa?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

Species in the Acacia genus

Acacia constricta, Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia koa, Acacia scleroxyla, Acacia verticillata, Acacia kauaiensis, Acacia brandegeana, Acacia breviracemosa, Acacia retinodes, Acacia neriifolia, Acacia acuminata, Acacia complanata, Acacia excelsa, Acacia georginae, Acacia kettlewelliae, Acacia phlebophylla, Acacia prominens, Acacia binervata, Acacia buxifolia, Acacia brachybotrya, Acacia bivenosa, Acacia calamifolia, Acacia cardiophylla, Acacia chrysotricha, Acacia constablei, Acacia caesiella, Acacia decora, Acacia fasciculifera, Acacia falciformis, Acacia flavescens, Acacia gladiiformis, Acacia gilbertii, Acacia hakeoides, Acacia ixiophylla, Acacia lanigera, Acacia lineata, Acacia luteola, Acacia latifolia, Acacia montana, Acacia megacephala, Acacia mabellae, Acacia mollifolia, Acacia oswaldii, Acacia obtusifolia, Acacia pulchella, Acacia polybotrya, Acacia rhodoxylon, Acacia rubida, Acacia rigens, Acacia stricta,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.