Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya5: 316 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270766
Common Names
- Fodinalis Acacia
- Acacia fodinalis
- Fodinalis Wattle
Description
Acacia fodinalis (also called 'Fodinal Acacia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical regions of Australia. It has a spreading habit and small, narrow leaves. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia fodinalis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It can also be used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia fodinalis flower is a small, yellow, globular head. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. Seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia fodinalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Acacia fodinalis
Acacia fodinalis is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia fodinalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia fodinalis?
Acacia fodinalis
What is the family of Acacia fodinalis?
Fabaceae
What is the natural habitat of Acacia fodinalis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
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