Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb.15: 9 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202523
Common Names
- Crassa Acacia
- Crassa Wattle
- Crassa Wattle Acacia
Synonyms
- Racosperma crassum (Pedley) Pedley [valid]
- Racosperma crassum crassum [unknown]
Description
Acacia crassa (also called Thick-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia crassa is used for its wood, which is used for fuel and construction, and its bark, which is used for tanning leather.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia crassa sub. longicoma Pedley
Acacia crassa sub. crassa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Acacia crassa is yellow and globular in shape. The seed is brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia crassa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Acacia crassa
Acacia crassa is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Acacia crassa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia crassa?
Acacia crassa
What are the common names of Acacia crassa?
Thick Wattle, Thick Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Acacia crassa?
Acacia crassa is found in 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