Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penninervis
ID:
193417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 52 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192746

Common Names

  • Penninervis Acacia
  • Penninervis Wattle
  • Feather-Veined Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma penninerve (Sieber ex DC.) Pedley [unknown]
  • Acacia penninervis typica Domin [invalid]
  • Acacia semperflorens A.Berger [unknown]

Description

Acacia penninervis (also called Narrow-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to southeastern Australia, where it is found in wet and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. Its leaves are dark green, linear to narrowly elliptic in shape, and measure up to 8 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia penninervis is used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food and fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acacia penninervis var. longiracemosa Domin
Acacia penninervis var. penninervis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia penninervis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia penninervis is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be taken.

Where to Find Acacia penninervis

Acacia penninervis can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Acacia penninervis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia penninervis?

Acacia penninervis

What is the common name of Acacia penninervis?

Feather-leaved Wattle

What is the family of Acacia penninervis?

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:471112-1: Based on the initial data import