Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyclops
ID:
192798

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 404 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192127



Common Names

  • Cyclops Acacia
  • Cyclops Wattle
  • Cyclops Acacia-tree


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Synonyms

  • Acacia cyclopsis G.Don [unknown]
  • Acacia eglandulosa DC. [valid]
  • Acacia mirbelii Dehnh. [valid]
  • Racosperma eglandulosum (DC.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia cyclops (also called Cyclops Acacia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to East Asia. It typically grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and dry savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia cyclops is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia cyclops has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia cyclops is a perennial species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the clump in early spring.

Where to Find Acacia cyclops

Acacia cyclops is native to Australia, and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Acacia cyclops FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia cyclops?

Acacia cyclops

What is the common name of Acacia cyclops?

Coastal Wattle

What is the family of Acacia cyclops?

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

References

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.