Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulicifolia
ID:
202371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salisb.) Court

Source:
ildis

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist73: 173 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201700



Common Names

  • Acacia ulicifolia
  • Gorse Acacia
  • Gorse Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Acacia verticillata Sieber ex Benth. [invalid]
  • Mimosa ulicifolia Salisb. [valid]
  • Racosperma ulicifolium (Salisb.) Pedley [valid]
  • Mimosa juniperina Vent. [valid]
  • Phyllodoce juniperina (Vent.) Link [valid]
  • Acacia juniperina (Vent.) Willd. [valid]
  • Acacia dillwyniifolia Courtois [unknown]
  • Acacia pungens Spreng. [valid]
  • Acacia juniperina typica Domin [invalid]
  • Acacia dillwynifolia Jacob-Makoy [illegitimate]

Description

Acacia ulicifolia (also called Prickly-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia ulicifolia is used as a source of fuelwood, charcoal, and timber. It is also used in the production of paper pulp and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia ulicifolia is a small, yellow, globular head, while its seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oblong shaped. Its seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia ulicifolia is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, Acacia ulicifolia is drought-tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Acacia ulicifolia

Acacia ulicifolia is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Acacia ulicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia ulicifolia?

Acacia ulicifolia

What is the common name of Acacia ulicifolia?

Gorse wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia ulicifolia?

Woodlands and shrublands

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 Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.
Arthur Bertram Court (1927-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Court' in the authors string.