Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan & Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia12: 448 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202181
Common Names
- Acacia vittata
- Vittata Acacia
- Banded-leaved Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma vittatum (R.S.Cowan & Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia vittata (also called Striped Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia vittata is used as a source of timber, fuelwood, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia vittata 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 vittata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. It is hardy and drought tolerant, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Acacia vittata
Acacia vittata is found in Australia.
Acacia vittata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia vittata?
Acacia vittata
What is the common name of Acacia vittata?
Vittata
What is the family of Acacia vittata?
Fabaceae
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