Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
williamsiana
ID:
1271986

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Hunter

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia80: 235 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271324



Common Names

  • Acacia williamsiana
  • Williams' Acacia
  • Williamsiana Acacia


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Description

Acacia williamsiana (also called Williams' Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open woods, heaths, and mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia williamsiana is used as a food source for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia williamsiana has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia williamsiana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Acacia williamsiana

Acacia williamsiana is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Acacia williamsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia williamsiana?

Acacia williamsiana

What is the common name of Acacia williamsiana?

Williams' Acacia

What is the natural range of Acacia williamsiana?

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