Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ausfeldii
ID:
202748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus)1866: 106 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202077

Common Names

  • Acacia ausfeldii
  • Ausfeld's Wattle
  • Ausfeld's Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma ausfeldii (Regel) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia ausfeldii (also called Ausfeld's Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10m in height. It has a grey-brown bark that is fissured and scaly, and its leaves are bipinnate. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia ausfeldii 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 ausfeldii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia ausfeldii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Acacia ausfeldii

Acacia ausfeldii can be found in Australia.

Acacia ausfeldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia ausfeldii?

Acacia ausfeldii

What is the common name of Acacia ausfeldii?

Ausfeld's Wattle

What type of soil does Acacia ausfeldii prefer?

Acacia ausfeldii prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5

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