Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
continua
ID:
202417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 322 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201746



Common Names

  • Continua Acacia
  • Continua Wattle
  • Continua Thorn


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Synonyms

  • Acacia colletioides auct.non Benth. [unknown]
  • Acacia contimea sensu Chakrab. & M.G.Gangop. [deprecated]
  • Racosperma continuum (Benth.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia continua (also called Continuous Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia continua is used in the production of honey, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia continua is a small, yellow-cream flower with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with thin, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia continua is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Acacia continua

Acacia continua can be found in Australia, including the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Acacia continua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia continua?

Acacia continua

What is the common name of Acacia continua?

Continuous Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia continua?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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