Status:
valid
Authors:
H.L.Wendl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Verz. K. Berggart : 5 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054102
Common Names
- Acacia willdenowana
- Willdenowana Acacia
- Willdenow's Wattle
Uses & Benefits
Acacia willdenowana is used as a source of timber, firewood, and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia willdenowana has yellow flowers that are arranged in globular heads. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings have two opposite leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia willdenowana 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 stems and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Acacia willdenowana
Acacia willdenowana is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
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Acacia retinodes,
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Acacia acuminata,
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Acacia binervata,
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Acacia cardiophylla,
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Acacia constablei,
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Acacia decora,
Acacia fasciculifera,
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Acacia flavescens,
Acacia gladiiformis,
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Acacia hakeoides,
Acacia ixiophylla,
Acacia lanigera,
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Acacia luteola,
Acacia latifolia,
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