Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia4: 33 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202142
Common Names
- Pharangites Wattle
- Pharangites Acacia
- Silver Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma pharangites (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia pharangites (also called Prickly Moses, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia pharangites is used as a source of timber, fuelwood, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia pharangites are yellow and have a small, yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia pharangites is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood material and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained cutting mix.
Where to Find Acacia pharangites
Acacia pharangites is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Acacia pharangites FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia pharangites?
Acacia pharangites
What is the common name of Acacia pharangites?
Brigalow
What is the natural habitat of Acacia pharangites?
Open 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