Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laccata
ID:
203271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland75: 31 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202600

Common Names

  • Laccata Acacia
  • Laccata
  • Acacia Laccata

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma laccatum (Pedley) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia laccata (also called 'Gidgee', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia laccata is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia laccata has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia laccata is an evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Acacia laccata

Acacia laccata is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Acacia laccata FAQ

What are the common names of Acacia laccata?

Common names of Acacia laccata include lacquer wattle and lacquer acacia.

What is the growth rate of Acacia laccata?

Acacia laccata has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the optimal growing environment for Acacia laccata?

Acacia laccata prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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