Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.T.Baker) Welch , Coombs & McGlynn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales65: 227 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201013
Common Names
- Acacia deanei
- Deane's Wattle
- Deane's Acacia
Description
Acacia deanei (also called Deane's Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows up to 6 m tall and has a dense, spreading crown. It is found in open forest and woodland in the eastern parts of Australia, from the coast to the tablelands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia deanei is used for its wood and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia deanei sub. paucijuga (F.Muell. ex N.A.Wakef.) Tindale
Acacia deanei sub. deanei
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia deanei is a small, yellow, ball-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened pod. The seedlings are slender with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia deanei is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is relatively easy to care for and requires minimal pruning.
Where to Find Acacia deanei
Acacia deanei is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia deanei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia deanei?
Acacia deanei
What is the common name of Acacia deanei?
Deane's Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia deanei?
Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands
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