Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filamentosa
ID:
203325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia4(3): 37 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202654

Common Names

  • Filamentosa Wattle
  • Acacia Filamentosa
  • Filamentosa Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma filamentosum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia filamentosa (also called 'Hairy Wattle', 'Hairy Acacia' and 'Hairy-leaf Wattle', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as granite outcrops and koppies.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia filamentosa is used for its timber and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia filamentosa has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia filamentosa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Acacia filamentosa

Acacia filamentosa is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Acacia filamentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia filamentosa?

Acacia filamentosa

What is the common name of Acacia filamentosa?

Filamentous Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia filamentosa?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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