Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 377 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202757
Common Names
- Acacia Stigmatophylla
- Stigmatophylla Wattle
- Stigmatophylla Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma stigmatophyllum (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia stigmatophylla (also called Stigmatophyll Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands. Its leaves are grey-green, and its flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia stigmatophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a windbreak or shelterbelt.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia stigmatophylla has yellow, globular flower heads. The seeds are dark brown and flattened. The seedlings have two opposite, simple leaves that are about 1 cm long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia stigmatophylla is a small, evergreen, shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Acacia stigmatophylla
Acacia stigmatophylla can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Acacia stigmatophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia stigmatophylla?
Acacia stigmatophylla
What are the common names of Acacia stigmatophylla?
Stigmatophylla Wattle, Stigmatophylla Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia stigmatophylla?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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Acacia auriculiformis,
Acacia koa,
Acacia scleroxyla,
Acacia verticillata,
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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,
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