Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kettlewelliae
ID:
185957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden

Source:
ildis

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales49: 484 (1915 publ. 1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185286

Common Names

  • Acacia Kettlewelliae
  • Kettlewell's Wattle
  • Kettlewell's Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia oreophila Maiden & Blakely [valid]
  • Acacia walteri Maiden & Blakely [valid]
  • Racosperma kettlewelliae (Maiden) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia kettlewelliae (also called 'Kettlewell's Acacia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia kettlewelliae is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture-making, as well as for firewood and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia kettlewelliae has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia kettlewelliae is native to Australia and is easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring. It is a long-lived perennial, so it should be pruned regularly to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Acacia kettlewelliae

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

Acacia kettlewelliae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia kettlewelliae?

Acacia kettlewelliae

What is the common name of Acacia kettlewelliae?

Kettlewell's Acacia

What is the habitat of Acacia kettlewelliae?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

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