Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
185954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
T.L.Mitchell, J. Exped. Trop. Australia: 225 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185283

Common Names

  • Acacia Excelsa
  • Silver Wattle
  • Mountain Wattle

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma excelsum (Benth.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia excelsa daintreana (F.Muell.) Domin [deprecated]
  • Acacia excelsa typica Domin [invalid]
  • Racosperma excelsum excelsum [unknown]

Description

Acacia excelsa (also called 'Tall Acacia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia excelsa is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture-making, as well as for firewood and charcoal.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acacia excelsa sub. angusta Pedley
Acacia excelsa sub. excelsa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia excelsa has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia excelsa is native to Australia and is easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring. It is a long-lived perennial, so it should be pruned regularly to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Acacia excelsa

Acacia excelsa is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Acacia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia excelsa?

Acacia excelsa

What is the common name of Acacia excelsa?

Excels Acacia

What is the habitat of Acacia excelsa?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

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