Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 381 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202507
Common Names
- Dimidiate Acacia
- Dimidiate Wattle
- Dimidiate Wattle Acacia
Synonyms
- Acacia dolabriformis A.Cunn. ex Hook. [illegitimate]
- Racosperma dimidiatum (Benth.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia dimidiata (also called Dimidiate Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia dimidiata is used as a source of food for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Acacia dimidiata is yellow and globular in shape. The seed is brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia dimidiata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Acacia dimidiata
Acacia dimidiata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and along roadsides in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.
Acacia dimidiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia dimidiata?
Acacia dimidiata
What is the common name of Acacia dimidiata?
Acacia dimidiata
What is the family of Acacia dimidiata?
Fabaceae
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