Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvestris
ID:
186008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tindale

Source:
ildis

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist73: 162 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185337



Common Names

  • Silver Wattle
  • Silver Acacia
  • Black Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Acacia sylvestris Tindale [unknown]
  • Racosperma silvestre (Tindale) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia silvestris (also called Silver 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 silvestris 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 silvestris is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 15 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia silvestris

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

Acacia silvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia silvestris?

Acacia silvestris

What is the common name of Acacia silvestris?

Silver Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia silvestris?

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