Status:
valid
Authors:
Specht
Source:
ildis
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Rec. Amer.-Austral. Sci. Exped. Arnhem Land, 3, Bot. Pl. Ecol.3: 232 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202714
Common Names
- Acacia yirrkallensis
- Yirrkallensis Wattle
- Yirrkallensis Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma yirrkallense (Specht) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia yirrkallensis (also called 'Yirrkalla Wattle', 'Yirrkalla Acacia' and 'Yirrkalla-leaf Wattle', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as granite outcrops and koppies.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia yirrkallensis is used for its timber, as a source of firewood, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia yirrkallensis has yellow, globular flower heads. The seeds are dark brown and flattened. The seedlings have two opposite, simple leaves that are about 1 cm long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia yirrkallensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Acacia yirrkallensis
Acacia yirrkallensis is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Acacia yirrkallensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia yirrkallensis?
Acacia yirrkallensis
What is the common name of Acacia yirrkallensis?
Yirrkalla Wattle
What is the family of Acacia yirrkallensis?
Fabaceae
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