Acacia scleroxyla - Uses, Benefits & Care
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valid
Authors:
Tussac
Source:
ildis
Year:
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173778
Common Names
- Scleroxyla Wattle
- Hard-Wooded Wattle
- Hard-Wooded Acacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia scleroxyla (also called Hard-wood Acacia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in the moist lowland forests of the Congo Basin. The tree grows to a height of 10–15 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its bark is grey-brown and its leaves are pinnate with 3–7 leaflets.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia scleroxyla is used for making furniture, woodworking, and as a source of fuel. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia scleroxyla is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia scleroxyla is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Acacia scleroxyla
Acacia scleroxyla is native to the Amazon rainforest, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Acacia scleroxyla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia scleroxyla?
Acacia scleroxyla
What is the common name of Acacia scleroxyla?
Hard-wooded Wattle
What is the habitat of Acacia scleroxyla?
It is found in dry sclerophyll 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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-19916: Based on the initial data import
François Richard de Tussac (1750-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tussac' in the authors string.