Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia7: 226 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202121
Common Names
- Cowan's Wattle
- Cowan's Acacia
- Silver Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma cowanianum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia cowaniana (also called Cowan's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia cowaniana is used as an ornamental plant, forage crop, and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia cowaniana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia cowaniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.
Where to Find Acacia cowaniana
Acacia cowaniana is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Acacia cowaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia cowaniana?
Acacia cowaniana
What is the common name of Acacia cowaniana?
Cowan's wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia cowaniana?
Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland
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Acacia scleroxyla,
Acacia verticillata,
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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,
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Acacia polybotrya,
Acacia rhodoxylon,
Acacia rubida,
Acacia rigens,
Acacia stricta,
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