Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confluens
ID:
201815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden & Blakely

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales60: 183 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201144



Common Names

  • Acacia confluens
  • Confluens Acacia
  • Acacia Confluens


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma confluens (Maiden & Blakely) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia confluens (also called Gidgee, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or small tree native to Australia. It is typically found in open woodlands and along watercourses in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales. It has a dense, spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 8 m. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia confluens is used for making furniture, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia confluens flowers are small and yellow, with a sweet scent. The seed pods are long and thin, containing small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia confluens is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location. Pruning should be done to maintain the desired shape and size.

Where to Find Acacia confluens

Acacia confluens is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Acacia confluens FAQ

What is the common name of Acacia confluens?

Creek Wattle

What is the scientific name of Creek Wattle?

Acacia confluens

What type of soil does Creek Wattle prefer?

Well-drained soil

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

Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.