Status:
valid
Authors:
D.I.Morris
Source:
ildis
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Rec. Queen Victoria Mus.50: 1 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201260
Common Names
- Acacia pataczekii
- Pataczek's Wattle
- Pataczek Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma pataczekii (D.I.Morris) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia pataczekii (also called Pataczek's Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grey bark. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia pataczekii is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of wood for furniture and other products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Acacia pataczekii is yellow and cylindrical in shape. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia pataczekii 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 healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods of propagation require plenty of light and warm temperatures for successful growth.
Where to Find Acacia pataczekii
Acacia pataczekii is native to the dry woodlands of New South Wales, Australia.
Acacia pataczekii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia pataczekii?
Acacia pataczekii
What is the common name of Acacia pataczekii?
Mountain Hickory
What is the natural habitat of Acacia pataczekii?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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Acacia retinodes,
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Acacia kettlewelliae,
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Acacia prominens,
Acacia binervata,
Acacia buxifolia,
Acacia brachybotrya,
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Acacia cardiophylla,
Acacia chrysotricha,
Acacia constablei,
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Acacia decora,
Acacia fasciculifera,
Acacia falciformis,
Acacia flavescens,
Acacia gladiiformis,
Acacia gilbertii,
Acacia hakeoides,
Acacia ixiophylla,
Acacia lanigera,
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Acacia luteola,
Acacia latifolia,
Acacia montana,
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