Acacia effusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia4: 85 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202686
Common Names
- Effusa Wattle
- Acacia Effusa
- Effusa Acacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Racosperma effusum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia effusa (also called Effuse Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It has grey-green phyllodes and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia effusa is used for its timber, as a source of firewood, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia effusa has small yellow flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia effusa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Acacia effusa
Acacia effusa can be found in Australia, primarily in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Acacia effusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia effusa?
Acacia effusa
What is the family of Acacia effusa?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Acacia effusa?
Spreading Wattle
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
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia effusa Maslin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.