Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abrupta
ID:
202795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden & Blakely

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia13: 6 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202124



Common Names

  • Abrupt Wattle
  • Abrupt Acacia
  • Silver Wattle


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Synonyms

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

Description

Acacia abrupta (also called Abrupt-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia abrupta is used as an ornamental plant, forage crop, and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia abrupta is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia abrupta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.

Where to Find Acacia abrupta

Acacia abrupta is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.

Acacia abrupta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia abrupta?

Acacia abrupta

What is the common name of Acacia abrupta?

Abrupt wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia abrupta?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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.