Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia6: 36 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201994
Common Names
- Hall's Wattle
- Silver-leaf Wattle
- Silver Wattle
Synonyms
- Acacia iteaphylla latifolia F.Muell. [valid]
- Racosperma hallianum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia halliana (also called Hall's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It has grey-green phyllodes and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia halliana is used for fuel, fodder, and timber. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia halliana is a small, yellow, ball-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedling is a small, upright, dark green plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia halliana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Acacia halliana
Acacia halliana can be found in Australia, in the state of Western Australia.
Acacia halliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia halliana?
Acacia halliana
What is the common name of Acacia halliana?
Hall's Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia halliana?
Open woodlands and dry, rocky hillsides
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