Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
ildis
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland50: 73 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201232
Common Names
- Acacia pubicosta
- Downy-Leaved Wattle
- Downy-Leaved Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma pubicostum (C.T.White) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia pubicosta (also called Mountain Hickory Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia pubicosta is used as a source of fuel, timber, and fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia pubicosta has yellow flowers with five petals and long, thin seed pods. The seed pods are filled with small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia pubicosta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Acacia pubicosta
Acacia pubicosta can be found in Australia, including the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Acacia pubicosta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia pubicosta?
Acacia pubicosta
What is the common name of Acacia pubicosta?
Mountain Hickory
What is the natural habitat of Acacia pubicosta?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Acacia genus
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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