Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Defin. Austral. Pl.: 4 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202114
Common Names
- Wilhelm's Wattle
- Wilhelm's Acacia
- Silver Wattle
Synonyms
- Acacia calamifolia wilhelmiana (F.Muell.) Benth. [valid]
- Acacia wilhelmsiana F.Muell. [unknown]
- Acacia leptophylla F.Muell. [illegitimate]
- Acacia bynoeana latifolia J.M.Black [unknown]
- Racosperma wilhelmianum (F.Muell.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia wilhelmiana (also called Wilhelm's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia wilhelmiana is used as an ornamental plant, forage crop, and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia wilhelmiana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia wilhelmiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.
Where to Find Acacia wilhelmiana
Acacia wilhelmiana is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Acacia wilhelmiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia wilhelmiana?
Acacia wilhelmiana
What is the common name of Acacia wilhelmiana?
Wilhelm's Wattle
What type of soil does Acacia wilhelmiana prefer?
Acacia wilhelmiana prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5
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