Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot.22(89): 260 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202441
Common Names
- Ramiflora Acacia
- Branch-Flowered Wattle
- Branch-Flowered Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma ramiflorum (Domin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia ramiflora (also called 'Gidgee', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rough, grey bark, and its leaves are bipinnate and up to 10 cm long. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is drought and frost tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia ramiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and is often used to provide shade in hot climates. The wood of Acacia ramiflora is used for fuel and construction, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia ramiflora is a small, yellow, globular head, and the seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and curved. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia ramiflora is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow them in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from healthy, mature plants and root them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Acacia ramiflora
Acacia ramiflora is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Acacia ramiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia ramiflora?
Acacia ramiflora
What is the common name of Acacia ramiflora?
Ramiflora Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia ramiflora?
Acacia ramiflora is native to Australia and grows in 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