Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verniciflua
ID:
186004

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
B.Field, Geogr. Mem. New South Wales: 34 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185333

Common Names

  • Acacia verniciflua
  • Varnish Wattle
  • Varnish-Wattle

Searching for Acacia verniciflua? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Racosperma vernicifluum (A.Cunn.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia virgata G.Lodd. [invalid]
  • Acacia graveolens G.Lodd. [valid]
  • Acacia binervata Dehnh. [illegitimate]
  • Acacia gracilis Dehnh. [valid]
  • Acacia verniciflua pendula Seem. [valid]
  • Acacia leprosa binervis F.Muell. [valid]
  • Acacia leprosa tenuifolia Benth. [valid]

Description

Acacia verniciflua (also called Verniciflua Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in arid areas, woodlands, and along rocky hillsides. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia verniciflua is used for its timber, as a fuelwood, for fodder, and for its gum. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Creamy yellow spherical flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat, oblong seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have grey-green, bipinnate leaves.

Searching for Acacia verniciflua? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia verniciflua is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia verniciflua

Acacia verniciflua is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Acacia verniciflua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia verniciflua?

Acacia verniciflua

What is the common name of Acacia verniciflua?

Varnish Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia verniciflua?

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