Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xiphophylla
ID:
203585

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pritz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.35: 305 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202914

Common Names

  • Xiphophylla Acacia
  • Xiphophylla Wattle
  • Xiphophylla Mimosa

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Synonyms

  • Acacia clementii Maiden & Blakeley [illegitimate]
  • Acacia clementi Maiden & Blakeley [deprecated]
  • Racosperma xiphophyllum (E.Pritz.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia xiphophylla (also called Sword-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of up to 5 m (16 ft). It has a dense, spreading crown and its bark is grey-brown and smooth. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia xiphophylla is used for its wood, which is used for furniture, firewood, and construction. Its bark has been used for tanning leather, and its gum has been used for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Creamy white, globular heads of numerous small flowers. Seed: Seed pods are dark brown, flat, and woody. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single pair of compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia xiphophylla is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, although this is not as reliable as other methods.

Where to Find Acacia xiphophylla

Acacia xiphophylla can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Acacia xiphophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia xiphophylla?

Acacia xiphophylla

What is the common name of Acacia xiphophylla?

Gidgee

Where is Acacia xiphophylla 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