Acacia yalwalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kodela
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Telopea18: 28 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443496
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia yalwalensis (also called Yalwal Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 5m tall. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia yalwalensis is used for its timber, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia yalwalensis is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia yalwalensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil in a warm, sheltered position.
Where to Find Acacia yalwalensis
Acacia yalwalensis can be found in Australia in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Acacia yalwalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia yalwalensis?
Acacia yalwalensis
What is the common name of Acacia yalwalensis?
Yalwal Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia yalwalensis?
Open woodlands and grasslands
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
Phillip Gerhard Kodela (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kodela' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia yalwalensis Kodela: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.