Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia10: 169 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201880
Common Names
- Aemula Wattle
- Aemula Acacia
- Aemula Sallow Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma aemulum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia aemula (also called Wallowa Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions of the country, growing in sandy soils and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia aemula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for fuelwood and timber. The bark is used as a dye and the flowers are used to make honey.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia aemula sub. muricata Maslin
Acacia aemula sub. aemula
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia aemula is a small, yellow-cream flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat seed. The seedlings are small, bright green and have a few leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia aemula is a small, spreading shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Acacia aemula
Acacia aemula is native to Australia.
Acacia aemula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia aemula?
Acacia aemula
What is the common name of Acacia aemula?
Wallangarra Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia aemula?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands in New South Wales and Queensland.
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