Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cowleana
ID:
203262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tate

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Rep. Horn. Exped. C. Australia3: 187 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202591

Common Names

  • Cowle's Acacia
  • Cowle Acacia
  • Acacia Cowleana

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma cowleanum (Tate) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia oligophleba Pedley [valid]
  • Racosperma oligophlebum (Pedley) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia cowleana (also called Cowle's Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. Its leaves are bright green and bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and globular.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia cowleana is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia cowleana has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia cowleana is an evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Acacia cowleana

Acacia cowleana is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Acacia cowleana FAQ

What are the common names of Acacia cowleana?

Common names of Acacia cowleana include Cowle's wattle and Cowle's acacia.

What is the growth rate of Acacia cowleana?

Acacia cowleana has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the optimal growing environment for Acacia cowleana?

Acacia cowleana prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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