Acacia brachyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
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valid
Authors:
Benth.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202155
Common Names
- Acacia brachyphylla
- Brachyphylla Acacia
- Short-leaved Acacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia brachyphylla (also called Short-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia brachyphylla is used as a source of timber, fuelwood, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia brachyphylla are yellow and have a small, yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia brachyphylla is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood material and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained cutting mix.
Where to Find Acacia brachyphylla
Acacia brachyphylla is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Acacia brachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia brachyphylla?
Acacia brachyphylla
What is the common name of Acacia brachyphylla?
Brachyphylla
What is the family of Acacia brachyphylla?
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
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:469870-1: Based on the initial data import