Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zatrichotum
ID:
1271996

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 82: 73 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271334



Common Names

  • Zatrichotum Acacia
  • Zatrichotum Wattle
  • Zatrichotum-Leaf Wattle


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Description

Acacia zatrichotum (also called Zatrichotum 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 zatrichotum is used as a food source for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia zatrichotum 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 zatrichotum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. Place the cuttings in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight. Keep the soil moist and mist the leaves regularly. The cuttings should root in about 6-8 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into individual pots.

Where to Find Acacia zatrichotum

Acacia zatrichotum can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory.

Acacia zatrichotum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia zatrichotum?

Acacia zatrichotum

What is the common name of Acacia zatrichotum?

Zatrichotum Acacia

What is the natural range of Acacia zatrichotum?

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

References