Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
websteri
ID:
203643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden & Blakely

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia13: 25 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202972

Common Names

  • Acacia websteri
  • Websteri Acacia
  • Websteri's Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma websteri (Maiden & Blakely) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia websteri (also called Webster's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Western Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia websteri is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of food, and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used for making furniture, tools, and weapons, and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia websteri are yellow and globular, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong-elliptic shape. The seedlings are slender and upright, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia websteri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia websteri

Acacia websteri can be found in the semi-arid regions of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Acacia websteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia websteri?

Acacia websteri

What is the common name of Acacia websteri?

Webster's Wattle

Where is Acacia websteri native to?

Australia

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

References

Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.