Acacia anasillum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.George
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 82: 67 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270461
Common Names
- Acacia anasillum
- Dwarf Acacia
- Dwarf Wattle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia anasillum (also called Blackwood, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a dense, spreading crown and a rough, grey bark. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia anasillum is used as a source of food for humans and animals, and its leaves and bark are used for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia anasillum has yellow-cream flowers which appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, hard and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia anasillum can be propagated by seed or vegetative cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require adequate light and warmth for successful cultivation.
Where to Find Acacia anasillum
Acacia anasillum is native to Australia, where it grows in dry, open areas.
Acacia anasillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia anasillum?
Acacia anasillum
What is the family of Acacia anasillum?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Acacia anasillum?
Anasillum Acacia
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
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1010662-1: Based on the initial data import