Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
513472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl.: 1055 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512804



Common Names

  • Acacia patula
  • Spreading Wattle
  • Patula Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Mimosa patula Poir. [valid]

Description

Acacia patula (also called the Spreading Acacia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub with small, round, grey-green leaves and yellow, globular flowers. It is found growing in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia patula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its fragrant flowers and medicinal properties. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, tools, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia patula has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have short, slender stems and small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia patula is a hardy, evergreen tree native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Acacia patula

Acacia patula can be found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

Acacia patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia patula?

Acacia patula

What is the common name of Acacia patula?

Patula Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia patula?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:471094-1: Based on the initial data import