Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
ildis
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Dendrol. France65: 68 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214475
Common Names
- Provincial Acacia
- Silver Wattle
- Silver-leaved Wattle
Synonyms
- Acacia retinodes floribunda H.Vilm. [invalid]
Description
Acacia provincialis (also called Provincial Acacia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 1–2 m. It is native to western Europe, where it is found in France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and rocky areas, heaths, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia provincialis is used as a source of fuel wood, as a source of tannin and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia provincialis has yellow flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia provincialis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the roots. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division of the roots should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Acacia provincialis
Acacia provincialis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
Acacia provincialis FAQ
What is the common name of Acacia provincialis?
Provincial Acacia
What type of plant is Acacia provincialis?
Tree
What is the scientific name of Provincial Acacia?
Acacia provincialis
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