Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Kodela
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Telopea11: 234 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278362
Common Names
- Vachellia
- Bidwillii Vachellia
- Bidwillii's Vachellia
Description
Vachellia bidwillii (also called 'Bidwill's Acacia', among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It grows up to 5 meters tall and has yellow-green foliage. It prefers dry climates and can be found in woodlands, savannas, and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vachellia bidwillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vachellia bidwillii has yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Vachellia bidwillii
Vachellia bidwillii is native to Australia.
Species in the Vachellia genus
Vachellia farnesiana,
Vachellia karroo,
Vachellia grandicornuta,
Vachellia haematoxylon,
Vachellia hockii,
Vachellia nebrownii,
Vachellia flexuosa,
Vachellia baessleri,
Vachellia astringens,
Vachellia acuifera,
Vachellia albicorticata,
Vachellia allenii,
Vachellia anegadensis,
Vachellia aroma,
Vachellia barahonensis,
Vachellia belairioides,
Vachellia biaciculata,
Vachellia bilimekii,
Vachellia brandegeeana,
Vachellia bravoensis,
Vachellia bucheri,
Vachellia californica,
Vachellia campeachiana,
Vachellia caurina,
Vachellia caven,
Vachellia cedilloi,
Vachellia chiapensis,
Vachellia choriophylla,
Vachellia collinsii,
Vachellia constricta,
Vachellia cookii,
Vachellia cornigera,
Vachellia cucuyo,
Vachellia curvifructa,
Vachellia daemon,
Vachellia gentlei,
Vachellia gladiata,
Vachellia glandulifera,
Vachellia globulifera,
Vachellia guanacastensis,
Vachellia hindsii,
Vachellia insulae-iacobi,
Vachellia janzenii,
Vachellia macracantha,
Vachellia mayana,
Vachellia melanoceras,
Vachellia oviedoensis,
Vachellia pacensis,
Vachellia pennatula,
Vachellia polypyrigenes,
Species in the Fabaceae family