Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mackeyana
ID:
202985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewart & Jean White

Source:
ildis

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria, n.s., 22: 6 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202314

Common Names

  • Mackey's Wattle
  • Mackey Wattle
  • Mackey Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia leptoneura mackeyana (Ewart & Jean White) Blackall & [unknown]
  • Racosperma mackeyanum (Ewart & Jean White) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia mackeyana (also called 'Mackey's Wattle', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub with a woody base, growing up to 2 m high. It is native to Australia, found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and dry sclerophyll forests. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, oblong leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia mackeyana is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia mackeyana is a small, yellow flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia mackeyana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed by sowing in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It is important to keep the soil moist but not wet. Once established, Acacia mackeyana is relatively low maintenance and requires minimal pruning.

Where to Find Acacia mackeyana

Acacia mackeyana can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Great Southern and South West regions.

Acacia mackeyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia mackeyana?

Acacia mackeyana

What is the common name of Acacia mackeyana?

Mackey's Wattle

What is the native range of Acacia mackeyana?

Eastern Australia

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

Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Jean White-Haney (1877-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jean White' in the authors string.