Acacia linearifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
A.Cunn.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192749
Common Names
- Linearifolia Acacia
- Linearifolia Wattle
- Narrow-Leaf Acacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia linearifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to southeastern Australia, where it is found in wet and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. Its leaves are dark green, linear to narrowly elliptic in shape, and measure up to 8 cm in length.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia linearifolia is used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia linearifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia linearifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Acacia linearifolia
Acacia linearifolia can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Acacia linearifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia linearifolia?
Acacia linearifolia
What is the common name of Acacia linearifolia?
Narrow-leaved Wattle
What is the family of Acacia linearifolia?
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
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:470765-1: Based on the initial data import