Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 386 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185327
Common Names
- Narrow-leaved Wattle
- Willow Wattle
- Slender-leaved Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma stenophyllum (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Pedley [valid]
- Acacia stenophylla linearis Maiden [valid]
Description
Acacia stenophylla (also called River 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 rivers and creeks. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia stenophylla 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia stenophylla 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 stenophylla
Acacia stenophylla can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.
Acacia stenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia stenophylla?
Acacia stenophylla
What is the common name of Acacia stenophylla?
Narrow-leaved Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia stenophylla?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Acacia genus
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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,
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