Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semiaurea
ID:
203988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden & Blakely

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia13: 17 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203317



Common Names

  • Acacia semiaurea
  • Semiaurea Wattle
  • Semiaurea Acacia


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Description

Acacia semiaurea (also called Half-golden wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows up to 8 m tall and has a dense, rounded canopy. It is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia semiaurea is used as a source of firewood, as a windbreak, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia semiaurea has yellow, fluffy flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia semiaurea is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix. The seed should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist. Germination takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in full sun.

Where to Find Acacia semiaurea

Acacia semiaurea is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Acacia semiaurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia semiaurea?

Acacia semiaurea

What is the common name of Acacia semiaurea?

Acacia

What is the family of Acacia semiaurea?

Fabaceae

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

Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:471428-1: Based on the initial data import