Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 141 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202804
Common Names
- Acacia Striatifolia
- Striatifolia Wattle
- Striatifolia Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma striatifolium (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia striatifolia (also called Striped Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It has a light grey bark and phyllodes that are long and narrow. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia striatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for construction. The leaves of this plant are used as fodder for livestock, and the bark is used for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia striatifolia has yellow flowers, which are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have a single stem and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia striatifolia 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 striatifolia
Acacia striatifolia is native to Western Australia.
Acacia striatifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia striatifolia?
Acacia striatifolia
What is the common name of Acacia striatifolia?
Striatifolia Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia striatifolia?
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