Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shirleyi
ID:
186001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales53: 218 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185330



Common Names

  • Acacia shirleyi
  • Shirley's Wattle
  • Shirley's-Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma shirleyi (Maiden) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia doratoxylon laxiflora Domin [valid]

Description

Acacia shirleyi (also called Shirley Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in arid areas, woodlands, and along rocky hillsides. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia shirleyi is used for its timber, as a fuelwood, for fodder, and for its gum. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Creamy yellow spherical flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat, oblong seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have grey-green, bipinnate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia shirleyi is native to Australia and is easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring. It is a long-lived perennial, so it should be pruned regularly to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Acacia shirleyi

Acacia shirleyi is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Acacia shirleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia shirleyi?

Acacia shirleyi

What is the common name of Acacia shirleyi?

Shirley's Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia shirleyi?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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