Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deflexa
ID:
202812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden & Blakely

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia13: 18 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202141



Common Names

  • Deflexa Wattle
  • Deflexa Acacia
  • Silver Wattle


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Description

Acacia deflexa (also called the 'Curved Wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has an upright, open habit and grows up to 10 m in height. The leaves are bipinnate and the flowers are bright yellow. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia deflexa is used as a source of timber, fuelwood, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acacia deflexa are yellow and have a small, yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia deflexa is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood material and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained cutting mix.

Where to Find Acacia deflexa

Acacia deflexa is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.

Acacia deflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia deflexa?

Acacia deflexa

What is the common name of Acacia deflexa?

Drooping wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia deflexa?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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

IPNI record: 470140-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001055548
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13037529: Originally associated with wfo-0001055548
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13037529: Originally associated with wfo-0001055548
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:470140-1: Based on the initial data import