Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Pl. Victoria2: 25 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202192
Common Names
- Acacia trineura
- Trineura Acacia
- Trineura Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma trineurum (F.Muell.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia trineura (also called the 'Three-nerve Wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has an upright, open habit and grows up to 10 m in height. The leaves are bipinnate and the flowers are bright yellow. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia trineura is used as a source of firewood, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia trineura are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia trineura is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn or early spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth in late summer or autumn.
Where to Find Acacia trineura
Acacia trineura is found in Australia.
Acacia trineura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia trineura?
Acacia trineura
What is the common name of Acacia trineura?
Three-nerve Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia trineura?
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