Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Ann. Fl. Pomone1837-1838: 5 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512455
Common Names
- Barteriana Acacia
- Barteriana Thorn
- Barteriana Wattle
Description
Acacia barteriana (also called Barter's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 m and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia barteriana is used as a source of firewood, as a source of timber for construction, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia barteriana is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are slender, green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia barteriana is an evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Acacia barteriana
Acacia barteriana can be found in West Africa.
Acacia barteriana FAQ
What is the common name of Acacia barteriana?
Barter's Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia barteriana?
Open woodlands and grasslands
What type of soil does Acacia barteriana prefer?
Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils
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