Acacia webbii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya7: 352 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506249
Common Names
- Acacia webbii
- Webb's Wattle
- Silver-leaved Wattle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia webbii (also called Webb's wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia webbii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia webbii is a small, yellow, spherical flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia webbii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. It is hardy to USDA zone 9.
Where to Find Acacia webbii
Acacia webbii is native to Australia and can be found in areas of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia webbii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia webbii?
Acacia webbii
What is the common name of Acacia webbii?
Webb's Acacia
Where is Acacia webbii found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.
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
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77079727-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia webbii Pedley: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.