Acacia pycnostachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Benth.
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wfo-0000202825
Common Names
- Pycnostachya Wattle
- Pycnostachya Acacia
- Pycnostachya Wirilda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia pycnostachya (also called Pycnostachya Wattle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, such as woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia pycnostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for construction. The leaves of this plant are used as fodder for livestock, and the bark is used for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia pycnostachya has yellow flowers, which are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have a single stem and two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia pycnostachya is a small, evergreen, shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Acacia pycnostachya
Acacia pycnostachya is native to Western Australia.
Acacia pycnostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia pycnostachya?
Acacia pycnostachya
What is the common name of Acacia pycnostachya?
Tight Wattle
Where is Acacia pycnostachya native to?
Australia
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:471278-1: Based on the initial data import