Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
203266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin & M.W.McDonald

Source:
ildis

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia10: 444 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202595



Common Names

  • Thomson's Acacia
  • Thomson Acacia
  • Acacia Thomsonii


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma thomsonii (Maslin & M.W.McDonald) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia thomsonii (also called 'Thomson's Wattle', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia thomsonii is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia thomsonii has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia thomsonii is an evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Acacia thomsonii

Acacia thomsonii is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Acacia thomsonii FAQ

What are the common names of Acacia thomsonii?

Common names of Acacia thomsonii include Thomson's wattle and Thomson's acacia.

What is the growth rate of Acacia thomsonii?

Acacia thomsonii has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the optimal growing environment for Acacia thomsonii?

Acacia thomsonii prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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

Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Maurice W. McDonald: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.McDonald' in the authors string.