Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
194493

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 383 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193822

Common Names

  • Acacia elata
  • Cedar Wattle
  • Swamp Wattle

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Synonyms

  • Acacia elata Graham [unknown]
  • Racosperma elatum (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia bilaura Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Acacia odoratissima Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]

Description

Acacia elata (also called tall wattle, among many other common names) is a species of legume native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia elata is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil cover crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia elata has yellow flowers with a single keel petal and two wings. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia elata is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is also tolerant of light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Acacia elata

Acacia elata is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Acacia elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia elata?

Acacia elata

What is the common name of Acacia elata?

Mountain wattle

What is the native range of Acacia elata?

Australia

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.