Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia2: 150 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202334
Common Names
- Royce's Wattle
- Royce Wattle
- Royce Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma roycei (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia roycei (also called Royce's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 8 meters. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in a variety of habitats, from open woodlands to coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia roycei is used for fuelwood, charcoal, and fodder. It is also used for timber and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia roycei is a small, yellow flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with small, rounded leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia roycei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Where to Find Acacia roycei
Acacia roycei can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Great Southern and South West regions.
Acacia roycei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia roycei?
Acacia roycei
What is the common name of Acacia roycei?
Royce's Wattle
What is the native range of Acacia roycei?
Eastern 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