Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obesa
ID:
1271653

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Cowan & Maslin

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia10: 252 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270991



Common Names

  • Acacia obesa
  • Obesa Acacia
  • Acacia


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Description

Acacia obesa (also called Obese Wattle, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Australia. It is a medium-sized tree with a grey, rough bark and a dense, spreading crown. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry sclerophyll forest to wetter forests and rainforest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia obesa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or screening plant. It can also be used to stabilize sand dunes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia obesa is a yellow globular head, with the seed being a small, dark brown, flattened and oblong shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia obesa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly. Once established, Acacia obesa is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Acacia obesa

Acacia obesa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, Northern Territory, and Western Australia.

Acacia obesa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia obesa?

Acacia obesa

What is the common name of Acacia obesa?

Round-leaf acacia

What is the family of Acacia obesa?

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-48640: Originally associated with wfo-0000202284
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-48640: Originally associated with wfo-0000202284
Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991309-1: Based on the initial data import