Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia12: 348 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201977
Common Names
- Evenulose Wattle
- Silver-leaf Wattle
- Silver Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma evenulosum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia evenulosa (also called Mountain Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, spreading crown. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry, deciduous forests, scrub, and grassland. It grows up to 6 meters tall.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia evenulosa is used for fuel, fodder, and timber. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia evenulosa is a yellow-cream globular head. The seed is a brown-black, flattened, oblong-elliptic shape. The seedlings are slender, with a few hairs on the stem and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia evenulosa is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Acacia evenulosa should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Acacia evenulosa
Acacia evenulosa is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Acacia evenulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia evenulosa?
Acacia evenulosa
What is the common name of Acacia evenulosa?
Even Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia evenulosa?
Open woodlands 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