Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
areolata
ID:
1271142

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.W.McDonald

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.16: 142 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270480



Common Names

  • Acacia areolata
  • Areolate Wattle
  • Areolate Acacia
  • Areolate


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Description

Acacia areolata (also called 'Areolate Wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia areolata 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 areolata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia areolata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Acacia areolata

Acacia areolata is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Acacia areolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia areolata?

Acacia areolata

What is the family of Acacia areolata?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Acacia areolata?

Areolate Wattle

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

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