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
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.
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