Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya5: 319 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202767
Common Names
- Acacia Solenota
- Solenota Wattle
- Solenota Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma solenotum (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia solenota (also called 'Solenota Wattle', 'Solenota Acacia' and 'Solenota-leaf Wattle', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as granite outcrops and koppies.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia solenota is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a windbreak or shelterbelt.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia solenota is small and yellow in colour. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened pod. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia solenota is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry sclerophyll forests to wetter coastal areas. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Acacia solenota
Acacia solenota is native to Western Australia.
Acacia solenota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia solenota?
Acacia solenota
What are the common names of Acacia solenota?
Solenota Wattle, Solenota Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia solenota?
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