Acacia philoxera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya10: 305 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443487
Common Names
- Acacia philoxera
- Acacia
- Philoxera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia philoxera (also called Popal, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are bipinnate, with 1-2 pairs of pinnae and 4-8 pairs of leaflets. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is drought and frost tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia philoxera is an ornamental tree, often used in gardens and landscaping to add texture and color. It is also used medicinally, as the leaves and bark are believed to have healing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia philoxera is a yellow to white, globular flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia philoxera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil in a warm, sheltered position.
Where to Find Acacia philoxera
Acacia philoxera can be found in Australia in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Acacia philoxera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia philoxera?
Acacia philoxera
What is the common name of Acacia philoxera?
Philoxera Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia philoxera?
Open woodlands and grasslands
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
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia philoxera Pedley: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.