Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Plantae Preissianae 1(4) 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185854
Common Names
- Meisner's Wattle
- Meisner's Acacia
- Meisner Acacia
Description
Acacia meisneri (also called Meisner's Wattle, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the temperate regions of Australia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia meisneri is a leguminous plant that is used as a cover crop and green manure. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia meisneri has small white flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and round with a brown color. The seedling is thin and upright with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia meisneri is a hardy, drought-tolerant tree that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of existing plants can also be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Acacia meisneri
Acacia meisneri is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and coastal areas.
Acacia meisneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia meisneri?
Acacia meisneri
What is the common name of Acacia meisneri?
Meisner's Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia meisneri?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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