Acacia creatacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin & Whibley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 6(1) 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201128
Common Names
- Acacia creatacea
- Creatacea Acacia
- Creatacea Acacia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia creatacea (also called Red-flowered 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 red.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia creatacea 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 creatacea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia creatacea 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 creatacea
Acacia creatacea is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Acacia creatacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia creatacea?
Acacia creatacea
What is the common name of Acacia creatacea?
Crested Acacia
Where is Acacia creatacea 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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-47551: Based on the initial data import
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
David John Edward Whibley (1936-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whibley' in the authors string.