Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
203820

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
ildis

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia82: 71 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203149



Common Names

  • Creeping Wattle
  • Creeping Acacia
  • Creeping


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma repens (A.S.George) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia repens (also called Creeping Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5m in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and globular.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia repens is used as a source of firewood and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia repens is a yellow ball-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia repens is a small, evergreen tree native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Acacia repens

Acacia repens can be found in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Acacia repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia repens?

Acacia repens

What is the common name of Acacia repens?

Creeping Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia repens?

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