Acacia amoena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.L.Wendl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Comm. Acac. Aphyll.: 16 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053990
Common Names
- Acacia Amoena
- Amoena Wattle
- Amoena Mimosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia amoena (also called Beautiful Wattle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in open grasslands, scrub, and woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia amoena is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia amoena are yellow and globular in shape. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia amoena is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Acacia amoena
Acacia amoena is native to tropical Africa.
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
Heinrich Wendland (1791-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Wendl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:469699-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia amoena H.L.Wendl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.