Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.5: 464 (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185320
Common Names
- Narrow-leaved acacia
- Teak-leaved acacia
- Hill acacia
Synonyms
- Mimosa pulchella (R.Br.) Poir. [invalid]
- Racosperma pulchellum (R.Br.) Pedley [valid]
- Acacia denudata spinosissima Meissner [deprecated]
- Acacia pulchella typica E.Pritz. [invalid]
Description
Acacia pulchella (also called Pretty Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 metres in height. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia pulchella is used for its timber, as a fuelwood, for fodder, and for its gum. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of tannin.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia pulchella var. glaberrima Meissner
Acacia pulchella var. goadbyi (Domin) Maslin
Acacia pulchella var. grandis (Henfrey) Chap
Acacia pulchella var. glaberrima Meisn.
Acacia pulchella var. pulchella
Acacia pulchella var. reflexa Maslin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Creamy yellow spherical flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat, oblong seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have grey-green, bipinnate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia pulchella is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location until the plants are established.
Where to Find Acacia pulchella
Acacia pulchella can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.
Acacia pulchella FAQ
What is Acacia pulchella?
Acacia pulchella is a member of the Fabaceae family. It produces yellow flowers. It is found in open forests and woodland. It blooms from January to December.
Where does Acacia pulchella grow?
Acacia pulchella is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.
What does Acacia pulchella look like?
Acacia pulchella is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach a height of 5 to 10 m (16 to 33 ft).
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