Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb.15: 16 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202586
Common Names
- Silky Wattle
- Sericoflora Acacia
- Acacia Sericoflora
Synonyms
- Racosperma sericoflorum (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia sericoflora (also called Silky-flowered Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. Its leaves are bright green and bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and globular.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia sericoflora is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia sericoflora has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia sericoflora is a fast-growing, evergreen tree. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Acacia sericoflora
Acacia sericoflora is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Acacia sericoflora FAQ
What are the common names of Acacia sericoflora?
Common names of Acacia sericoflora include silky wattle and silky acacia.
What is the growth rate of Acacia sericoflora?
Acacia sericoflora has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the optimal growing environment for Acacia sericoflora?
Acacia sericoflora prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
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