Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hendersonii
ID:
202336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya5: 309 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201665

Common Names

  • Hendersonii Acacia
  • Hendersonii Wattle
  • Hendersonii Wattle Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma hendersonii (Pedley) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia hendersonii (also called Henderson's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, spreading crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the temperate and tropical regions of the country, growing in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia hendersonii is used as a source of firewood, as a source of tannins, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia hendersonii is a small, yellow-cream flower with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with thin, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia hendersonii is a fast-growing shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 3–8 m (10–26 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Acacia hendersonii

Acacia hendersonii is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Acacia hendersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia hendersonii?

Acacia hendersonii

What is the common name of Acacia hendersonii?

Henderson's wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia hendersonii?

Woodlands and shrublands

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