Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speckii
ID:
202897

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Cowan & Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia12: 465 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202226



Common Names

  • Speck's Wattle
  • Silver-leaf Wattle
  • Silver Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma speckii (R.S.Cowan & Maslin) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia speckii (also called the 'Speck's Wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has an upright, open habit and grows up to 10 m in height. The leaves are bipinnate and the flowers are bright yellow. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia speckii is used as a source of firewood, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia speckii are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and brown in colour. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia speckii is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn or early spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Acacia speckii

Acacia speckii is found in Australia.

Acacia speckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia speckii?

Acacia speckii

What is the common name of Acacia speckii?

Speck's Acacia

What type of soil does Acacia speckii prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.