Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 327 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201930
Common Names
- Acacia Congesta
- Congest Wattle
- Congest Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma congestum (Benth.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia congesta (also called congested wattle, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or small tree native to Australia. It is typically found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands, and can reach heights of up to 8 meters. Its leaves are small and linear, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia congesta 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia congesta sub. cliftoniana (W.Fitzg.) Maslin
Acacia congesta sub. congesta
Acacia congesta sub. wonganensis Maslin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia congesta is a yellow-cream globular head. The seed is a brown-black, flattened, oblong-elliptic shape. The seedlings are slender, with a few hairs on the stem and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia congesta 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 congesta
Acacia congesta is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Acacia congesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia congesta?
Acacia congesta
What is the common name of Acacia congesta?
Congested Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia congesta?
Acacia congesta is native to Australia.
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