Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanigera
ID:
185981

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
B.Field, Geogr. Mem. New South Wales: 345 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185310

Common Names

  • Woolly Wattle
  • Woolly Acacia
  • Woolly Mimosa

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma lanigerum (A.Cunn.) Pedley [valid]
  • Drepaphyla lanigera (A.Cunn.) Raf. [valid]

Description

Acacia lanigera (also called Woolly Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 metres in height. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acacia lanigera var. whanii (Benth.) Pescott
Acacia lanigera var. gracilipes Benth.
Acacia lanigera var. lanigera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Creamy yellow spherical flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat, oblong seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have grey-green, bipinnate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia lanigera is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location until the plants are established.

Where to Find Acacia lanigera

Acacia lanigera is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. It can be found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Acacia lanigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia lanigera?

Acacia lanigera

What is the natural habitat of Acacia lanigera?

Acacia lanigera is found in open woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests in eastern Australia.

What is the size of Acacia lanigera?

Acacia lanigera can grow up to 10 meters in height.

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