Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sclerophylla
ID:
202805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
T.L.Mitchell, Three Exped. Australia2: 139 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202134



Common Names

  • Sclerophylla Wattle
  • Sclerophylla Acacia
  • Silver Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma sclerophyllum (Lindl.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia sclerophylla (also called Hard-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia sclerophylla is used as an ornamental plant, forage crop, and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acacia sclerophylla var. sclerophylla
Acacia sclerophylla var. pilosa R.S.Cowan & Maslin
Acacia sclerophylla var. teretiuscula Maiden & Blakely

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia sclerophylla are yellow and have a small, yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia sclerophylla is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood material and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained cutting mix.

Where to Find Acacia sclerophylla

Acacia sclerophylla is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.

Acacia sclerophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia sclerophylla?

Acacia sclerophylla

What is the common name of Acacia sclerophylla?

Hard-leaved wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia sclerophylla?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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