Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia17: 248 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508240
Common Names
- Cockerton's Acacia
- Cockerton Acacia
- Cockertons Acacia
Description
Acacia cockertoniana (also called Cockerton's Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia cockertoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia cockertoniana has yellow, globular flowers that are borne in clusters. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia cockertoniana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, Acacia cockertoniana can be propagated by division.
Where to Find Acacia cockertoniana
Acacia cockertoniana is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Acacia cockertoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia cockertoniana?
Acacia cockertoniana
What is the common name of Acacia cockertoniana?
Cockerton's Wattle
What is the flowering season of Acacia cockertoniana?
Spring
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