Status:
valid
Authors:
Tindale
Source:
ildis
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb.4: 270 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202904
Common Names
- Wanyu Acacia
- Wanyu Wattle
- Wanyu Mimosa
Synonyms
- Racosperma wanyu (Tindale) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia wanyu (also called Wanyu Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of up to 8 m (26 ft). It has an open crown and its bark is grey-brown and rough. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia wanyu is used as a source of fuelwood, timber, and fodder. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as a treatment for fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Creamy white, globular heads of numerous small flowers. Seed: Seed pods are dark brown, flat, and woody. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single pair of compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia wanyu can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Acacia wanyu
Acacia wanyu can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Acacia wanyu FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia wanyu?
Acacia wanyu
What is the common name of Acacia wanyu?
Gidgee
Where is Acacia wanyu native to?
Australia
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