Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
preissiana
ID:
203930

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia1: 448 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203259

Common Names

  • Acacia preissiana
  • Preiss' Wattle
  • Preissiana Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Acacia obscura preissiana Meissner [deprecated]
  • Acacia preissiana Lehm. [invalid]
  • Acacia obscura preissiana Meisn. [valid]
  • Racosperma preissianum (Meisn.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia preissiana (also called 'Swamp Wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are bipinnate, with 1-3 pairs of pinnae, each with 6-14 pairs of leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia preissiana is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia preissiana has yellow, fluffy flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia preissiana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Acacia preissiana

Acacia preissiana is native to Australia.

Acacia preissiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia preissiana?

Acacia preissiana

What is the family of Acacia preissiana?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Acacia preissiana?

Preiss Wattle

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

Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.