Status:
valid
Authors:
B.J.Conn & Tame
Source:
ildis
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.9: 853 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201357
Common Names
- Acacia cremiflora
- Cremiflora Acacia
- Cremiflora Acacia Tree
Synonyms
- Racosperma cremiflorum (B.J.Conn & Tame) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia cremiflora (also called cream wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia cremiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia cremiflora is a yellow, globular flower with many petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia cremiflora is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.
Where to Find Acacia cremiflora
Acacia cremiflora is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia cremiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia cremiflora?
Acacia cremiflora
What is the common name of Acacia cremiflora?
Cremiflora wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia cremiflora?
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
T.M. Tame: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tame' in the authors string.