Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Lang & Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.13: 118 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201808
Common Names
- Prickly Wattle
- Prickly Acacia
- Prickly Mulga
Description
Acacia praemorsa (also called cut-leaf wattle, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry woodlands and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia praemorsa is used in the production of honey, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Creamy white, globular flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat and oval shaped. Seedlings: Narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia praemorsa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Acacia praemorsa
Acacia praemorsa is native to Australia and can be found in areas such as New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia praemorsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia praemorsa?
Acacia praemorsa
What is the common name of Acacia praemorsa?
Praemorsa Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia praemorsa?
It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands
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