Acacia brachyclada - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Fitzg
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.50: 20 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201782
Common Names
- Short-branched Wattle
- Short-branched Acacia
- Short-branched Mulga
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- Racosperma brachycladum (W.Fitzg) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia brachyclada (also called Short-branched Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico. It typically grows to 6-15 feet tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry washes, rocky slopes, and desert plains.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia brachyclada is used in the production of honey, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia brachyclada is a small, yellow-cream flower with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with thin, delicate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia brachyclada is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes around two weeks.
Where to Find Acacia brachyclada
Acacia brachyclada can be found in Australia, in areas such as New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia brachyclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia brachyclada?
Acacia brachyclada
What is the common name of Acacia brachyclada?
Short-leaved Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia brachyclada?
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,