Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretata
ID:
203185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb.4: 1 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202514



Common Names

  • Cretata Acacia
  • Cretata Wattle
  • Cretata Wattle Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma cretatum (Pedley) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia cretata (also called Cretaceous 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 cretata is used for its wood, which is used for fuel and construction, and its bark, which is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Acacia cretata is yellow and globular in shape. The seed is brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia cretata 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 cretata

Acacia cretata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and along roadsides in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.

Acacia cretata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia cretata?

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What is the common name of Acacia cretata?

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What is the family of Acacia cretata?

Fabaceae

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

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