Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavipila
ID:
202846

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
ildis

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
W. Austral. Naturalist10: 32 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202175

Common Names

  • Acacia flavipila
  • Flavipila Acacia
  • Yellow-pilose Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia aurea C.A.Gardner [illegitimate]
  • Racosperma flavipilum (A.S.George) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia flavipila (also called Yellow-stemmed Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia flavipila is used as a source of timber, fuelwood, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making charcoal.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acacia flavipila var. flavipila
Acacia flavipila var. ovalis R.S.Cowan & Maslin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia flavipila has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia flavipila is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. It is hardy and drought tolerant, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Acacia flavipila

Acacia flavipila is found in Australia.

Acacia flavipila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia flavipila?

Acacia flavipila

What is the common name of Acacia flavipila?

Flavipila

What is the family of Acacia flavipila?

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

References