Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scleroclada
ID:
202215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia10: 196 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201544

Common Names

  • Scleroclada Wattle
  • Scleroclada Acacia
  • Scleroclada

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma sclerocladum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia scleroclada (also called silver wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters high. It is native to Australia and is found in woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia scleroclada is used for its timber, as a shade tree, and for its edible seeds and pods. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia scleroclada has yellow, globular flower heads that appear in spring and summer. The seed pods are flat and curved, and contain several seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia scleroclada can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia scleroclada

Acacia scleroclada is native to Australia, and can be found in the northern parts of the country.

Acacia scleroclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia scleroclada?

Acacia scleroclada

What is the common name of Acacia scleroclada?

Hard-leaved Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia scleroclada?

It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open forests and woodlands

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