Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Pritz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.35: 293 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201989
Common Names
- Poliochroa Wattle
- Silver-leaf Wattle
- Silver Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma poliochroum (E.Pritz.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia poliochroa (also called Grey-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It has grey-green phyllodes and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia poliochroa is used for fuel, fodder, and timber. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia poliochroa is a small, yellow, ball-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedling is a small, upright, dark green plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia poliochroa is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Acacia poliochroa should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Acacia poliochroa
Acacia poliochroa can be found in Australia, in the state of Western Australia.
Acacia poliochroa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia poliochroa?
Acacia poliochroa
What is the common name of Acacia poliochroa?
Grey-leaved Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia poliochroa?
Open woodlands and dry, rocky hillsides
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