Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia12: 384 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201935
Common Names
- Acacia Puncticulata
- Dotted Wattle
- Dotted Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma puncticulatum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia puncticulata (also called punctuated wattle, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or small tree native to Australia. It is typically found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands, and can reach heights of up to 8 meters. Its leaves are small and linear, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia puncticulata is used for its timber, which is used in furniture making, as well as for firewood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia puncticulata is a yellow-cream globular head. The seed is a brown-black, flattened, oblong-elliptic shape. The seedlings are slender, with a few hairs on the stem and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia puncticulata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, from sandy to clay. It is also tolerant of moderate frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Acacia puncticulata
Acacia puncticulata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Acacia puncticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia puncticulata?
Acacia puncticulata
What is the common name of Acacia puncticulata?
Punctate Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia puncticulata?
Acacia puncticulata is native to Australia.
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