Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 211 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202437
Common Names
- Fleckeri Acacia
- Flecker's Wattle
- Flecker's Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma fleckeri (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia fleckeri (also called 'Gidgee', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rough, grey bark, and its leaves are bipinnate and up to 10 cm long. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is drought and frost tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia fleckeri is used as a windbreak, soil stabilizer, and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia fleckeri is a small, yellow, globular head, and the seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and curved. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia fleckeri is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow them in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from healthy, mature plants and root them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Acacia fleckeri
Acacia fleckeri is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Acacia fleckeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia fleckeri?
Acacia fleckeri
What is the common name of Acacia fleckeri?
Fleckeri Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia fleckeri?
Acacia fleckeri is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
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