Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeatissima
ID:
202358

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb.59: 6 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201687

Common Names

  • Aculeatissima Acacia
  • Aculeatissima Wattle
  • Aculeatissima Wattle Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia tenuifolia F.Muell. [illegitimate]
  • Racosperma aculeatissimum (J.F.Macbr.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia aculeatissima (also called Prickly Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, spreading crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the temperate and tropical regions of the country, growing in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia aculeatissima is used in the production of timber, fuelwood, and charcoal. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and in the production of paper pulp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia aculeatissima is a small, yellow, globular head, while its seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oblong shaped. Its seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia aculeatissima is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, Acacia aculeatissima is drought-tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Acacia aculeatissima

Acacia aculeatissima is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Acacia aculeatissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia aculeatissima?

Acacia aculeatissima

What is the common name of Acacia aculeatissima?

Sharp-leaved wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia aculeatissima?

Woodlands and shrublands

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