Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.3: 9 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188324
Common Names
- Sydney Golden Wattle
- Golden Wattle
- Acacia arborescens
Synonyms
- Oxylobium ellipticum angustifolium Benth. [unknown]
Description
Oxylobium arborescens (also called Tree Oxylobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m high. It is native to Western Australia and is found in sandy and clay soils in woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxylobium arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxylobium arborescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxylobium arborescens is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Oxylobium arborescens
Oxylobium arborescens is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Oxylobium arborescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxylobium arborescens?
Oxylobium arborescens
What are the common names of Oxylobium arborescens?
Wedding Bush, White-flowered Wedding Bush
What is the natural habitat of Oxylobium arborescens?
It is native to Australia and grows in moist areas, such as along streams and in wet sclerophyll forests.
Species in the Oxylobium genus
Species in the Fabaceae family