Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lunata
ID:
201962

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lodd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cab.4: t. 324 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201291



Common Names

  • Acacia lunata
  • Crescent Wattle
  • Crescent Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Acacia falcinella Tausch [valid]
  • Acacia dealbata A.Cunn., non Link [illegitimate]
  • Acacia furfuracea G.Don [valid]
  • Mimosa lunata (G.Lodd.) Nois. [valid]
  • Racosperma lunatum (G.Lodd.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia flacata minor Colla [unknown]

Description

Acacia lunata (also called Crescent Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia lunata is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of wood for furniture and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Acacia lunata is yellow and cylindrical in shape. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia lunata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of climates and soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Acacia lunata

Acacia lunata is native to the dry woodlands of New South Wales, Australia.

Acacia lunata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia lunata?

Acacia lunata

What is the common name of Acacia lunata?

Lunata Acacia

What is the family of Acacia lunata?

Fabaceae

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

George Loddiges (1786-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lodd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:470805-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia lunata G.Lodd.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.