Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteola
ID:
185983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia1: 453 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185312

Common Names

  • Acacia luteola
  • Golden Wattle
  • Golden Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia obscura canescens Meisn. [valid]
  • Acacia drummondii ovoidea Benth. [valid]
  • Racosperma luteolum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia luteola (also called Lemon-Scented 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 luteola is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture-making, as well as for firewood and charcoal.

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 luteola 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 luteola

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

Acacia luteola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia luteola?

Acacia luteola

What is the natural habitat of Acacia luteola?

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

What is the size of Acacia luteola?

Acacia luteola 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

References