Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inops
ID:
202521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden & Blakely

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia13: 4 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201850



Common Names

  • Inops Wattle
  • Inops Acacia
  • Inops Sallow Wattle


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Description

Acacia inops (also called slender wattle, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry woodlands and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia inops is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for fuelwood and timber. The bark is used as a dye and the flowers are used to make honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Creamy white, globular flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat and oval shaped. Seedlings: Narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia inops is a small, spreading shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Acacia inops

Acacia inops is native to Australia and can be found in areas such as New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Acacia inops FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia inops?

Acacia inops

What is the common name of Acacia inops?

Inop Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia inops?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

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: 470594-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001055554
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13037556: Originally associated with wfo-0001055554
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13037556: Originally associated with wfo-0001055554
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:470594-1: Based on the initial data import