Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melvillei
ID:
203038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 201 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202367

Common Names

  • Melville's Wattle
  • Melville's Acacia
  • Melville's Mimosa

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma melvillei (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia pendula glabrata F.Muell. ex Maiden [valid]

Description

Acacia melvillei (also called Melville's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia melvillei is used for fuelwood, charcoal, and fodder. It is also used for timber and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia melvillei is yellow in colour. The seed is small, round and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia melvillei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Acacia melvillei prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acacia melvillei

Acacia melvillei is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the continent.

Acacia melvillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia melvillei?

Acacia melvillei

What is the common name of Acacia melvillei?

Melville's Wattle

What is the family of Acacia melvillei?

Fabaceae

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