Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerophila
ID:
202577

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Fitzg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
J. Western Australia Nat. Hist. Soc.1: 8 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201906



Common Names

  • Acacia Xerophila
  • Dryland Wattle
  • Dry Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma xerophilum (W.Fitzg.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia xerophila (also called Xerophilic Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico. It typically grows to 6-15 feet tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry washes, rocky slopes, and desert plains.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia xerophila is used for its timber, which is used in furniture making, as well as for firewood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acacia xerophila var. brevior (E.Pritz.) Maslin
Acacia xerophila var. xerophila

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia xerophila is a small, yellow-cream flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat seed. The seedlings are small, bright green and have a few leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia xerophila is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry areas. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Acacia xerophila

Acacia xerophila is native to Australia.

Acacia xerophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia xerophila?

Acacia xerophila

What is the common name of Acacia xerophila?

Mulga

What is the natural habitat of Acacia xerophila?

Arid and semi-arid regions of 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