Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin & J.E.Reid
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia22: 205 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334468
Common Names
- Acacia fuscaneura
- Dusky Wattle
- Dusky Acacia
Description
Acacia fuscaneura (also called Fuscaneura Acacia, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia fuscaneura is used as an ornamental plant and to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia fuscaneura is a small, yellow, globular head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia fuscaneura can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, the seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Acacia fuscaneura
Acacia fuscaneura is native to Australia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Acacia fuscaneura FAQ
What type of plant is Acacia fuscaneura?
Acacia fuscaneura is a species of shrub in the family Fabaceae.
Where is Acacia fuscaneura native to?
Acacia fuscaneura is native to Australia.
What is the growth habit of Acacia fuscaneura?
Acacia fuscaneura is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.
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
Jordan E. Reid: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Reid' in the authors string.