Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
covenyi
ID:
201911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tindale

Source:
ildis

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Telopea1: 432 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201240

Common Names

  • Acacia covenyi
  • Coveny's Wattle
  • Coveny Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma covenyi (Tindale) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia covenyi (also called Coveny's Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grey bark. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia covenyi is used as a source of fuel, timber, and fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia covenyi has yellow flowers with five petals and long, thin seed pods. The seed pods are filled with small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia covenyi can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods of propagation require plenty of light and warm temperatures for successful growth.

Where to Find Acacia covenyi

Acacia covenyi is native to the dry woodlands of New South Wales, Australia.

Acacia covenyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia covenyi?

Acacia covenyi

What is the common name of Acacia covenyi?

Mountain Hickory

What is the natural habitat of Acacia covenyi?

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