Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
woodmaniorum
ID:
508933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin & Buscumb

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia17: 268 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508265



Common Names

  • Woodmaniorum Acacia
  • Woodmaniorum Wattle
  • Woodmaniorum Wattle Acacia


Searching for Acacia woodmaniorum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Acacia woodmaniorum (also called Woodman's Acacia, among many other common names) is a species of Acacia native to tropical Africa. It is a small to medium-sized tree growing up to 10 m tall, with a dense, round crown. It is found in open woodland, savanna and grassland, often on sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia woodmaniorum is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, fencing, and other items. The bark is used to make medicines and dyes, and the leaves are used to make tea. The flowers are used for their scent and the seeds are used for their oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia woodmaniorum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Acacia woodmaniorum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia woodmaniorum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 m (50 ft). It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates and is drought-tolerant once established. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Acacia woodmaniorum

Acacia woodmaniorum can be found in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Acacia woodmaniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia woodmaniorum?

Acacia woodmaniorum

What is the common name of Acacia woodmaniorum?

Woodman's Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia woodmaniorum?

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

Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Carrie Buscumb: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buscumb' in the authors string.