Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya5: 314 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270746
Common Names
- Acacia faucium
- Faucium Acacia
- Acacia
Description
Acacia faucium (also called Acacia faucium, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, typically growing up to 3 meters in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. The leaves are bipinnate, with small yellow flowers appearing in spring.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia faucium is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It can also be used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia faucium has yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia faucium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Acacia faucium
Acacia faucium can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Acacia faucium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia faucium?
Acacia faucium
What is the family of Acacia faucium?
Fabaceae
What is the natural habitat of Acacia faucium?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
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