Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya5: 309 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271113
Common Names
- Acacia Rubricola
- Red-leaved Wattle
- Red-leaved Acacia
Description
Acacia rubricola (also called Rubricola Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a dense, spreading crown and can grow up to 8 meters tall. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in open forest and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia rubricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a number of benefits, including providing shade, providing food and shelter for wildlife, and helping to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia rubricola has small yellow flowers with a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia rubricola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Acacia rubricola
Acacia rubricola is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Acacia rubricola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia rubricola?
Acacia rubricola
What is the common name of Acacia rubricola?
Red-flowered Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia rubricola?
It is native to Australia and is found in Queensland and New South Wales.
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