Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lumholtzii
ID:
506910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya7: 351 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506242

Common Names

  • Acacia lumholtzii
  • Lumholtz's Wattle
  • Silver-leaved Wattle

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Description

Acacia lumholtzii (also called Lumholtz's wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia lumholtzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia lumholtzii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia lumholtzii is a shrub native to tropical Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny spot until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia lumholtzii

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

Acacia lumholtzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia lumholtzii?

Acacia lumholtzii

What is the common name of Acacia lumholtzii?

Lumholtz's Acacia

Where is Acacia lumholtzii found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

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