Acacia whitei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maiden
Source:
ildis
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland30: 35 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202671
Common Names
- Whitei Wattle
- Acacia Whitei
- Whitei Acacia
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- Racosperma whitei (Maiden) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia whitei (also called 'White's Wattle', 'White's Acacia' and 'White's-leaf Wattle', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as granite outcrops and koppies.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia whitei is used for its timber and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia whitei has small, yellow flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia whitei is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Acacia whitei
Acacia whitei can be found in Australia, primarily in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Acacia whitei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia whitei?
Acacia whitei
What is the common name of Acacia whitei?
White's Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia whitei?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia whitei Maiden: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.