Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polifolia
ID:
201901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 294 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201230

Common Names

  • Acacia polifolia
  • Many-Leaved Wattle
  • Many-Leaved Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma polifolium (Pedley) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia polifolia (also called Hickory Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia polifolia is used as a source of fuel, timber, and fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia polifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and long, thin seed pods. The seed pods are filled with small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia polifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Acacia polifolia

Acacia polifolia is native to Australia.

Acacia polifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia polifolia?

Acacia polifolia

What is the common name of Acacia polifolia?

Mountain Hickory

What is the natural habitat of Acacia polifolia?

Dry sclerophyll 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

References