Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia10: 172 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201890
Common Names
- Carens Wattle
- Carens Acacia
- Carens Sallow Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma carens (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia carens (also called Carens 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 carens is used for its timber, which is used in furniture making, as well as for firewood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia carens 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 carens is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, from sandy to clay. It is also tolerant of moderate frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Acacia carens
Acacia carens is native to Australia.
Acacia carens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia carens?
Acacia carens
What is the common name of Acacia carens?
Carens Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia carens?
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