Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blakei
ID:
203463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb.15: 6 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202792

Common Names

  • Acacia Blakei
  • Blakei Wattle
  • Blakei Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma blakei (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
  • Racosperma blakei blakei [unknown]

Description

Acacia blakei (also called Blake's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It has a light grey bark and phyllodes that are long and narrow. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia blakei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for construction. The leaves of this plant are used as fodder for livestock, and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acacia blakei sub. diphylla (Tindale) Pedley
Acacia blakei sub. blakei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia blakei has yellow flowers, which are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia blakei is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry sclerophyll forests to wetter coastal areas. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Acacia blakei

Acacia blakei is native to Western Australia.

Acacia blakei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia blakei?

Acacia blakei

What is the common name of Acacia blakei?

Blakei Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia blakei?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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