Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
203050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forde & Ising

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia81: 153 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202379

Common Names

  • Calcicole Wattle
  • Calcicole Acacia
  • Calcicole Mimosa

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma calcicola (Forde & Ising) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia calcicola (also called Calcrete Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, often in calcareous soils.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia calcicola is used for fuelwood, charcoal, and fodder. It is also used for timber and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia calcicola is yellow in colour. The seed is small, round and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia calcicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Acacia calcicola prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acacia calcicola

Acacia calcicola is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the continent.

Acacia calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia calcicola?

Acacia calcicola

What is the common name of Acacia calcicola?

Limestone Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia calcicola?

Open 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

Ernest Horace Ising (1884-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ising' in the authors string.
Neville Forde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forde' in the authors string.