Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
185963

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
B.Field, Geogr. Mem. New South Wales: 344 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185292

Common Names

  • Acacia Buxifolia
  • Box-leaf Wattle
  • Box-leaf Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma buxifolium (A.Cunn.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia brevifolia G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Acacia neglecta Maiden & R.T.Baker [deprecated]
  • Racosperma buxifolium buxifolium [unknown]

Description

Acacia buxifolia (also called 'Box-Leaved Acacia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia buxifolia is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture-making, as well as for firewood and charcoal.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acacia buxifolia sub. pubiflora Pedley
Acacia buxifolia sub. buxifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia buxifolia has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia buxifolia is native to Australia and is easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring. It is a long-lived perennial, so it should be pruned regularly to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Acacia buxifolia

Acacia buxifolia is native to Australia, and can be found in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Acacia buxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia buxifolia?

Acacia buxifolia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia buxifolia?

Acacia buxifolia is found in open woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests in eastern Australia.

What is the size of Acacia buxifolia?

Acacia buxifolia can grow up to 10 meters in height.

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