Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seclusa
ID:
513571

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.W.McDonald

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.16: 152 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512903



Common Names

  • Seclusa Acacia
  • Seclusa Wattle
  • Seclusa Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma seclusum (M.W.McDonald) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia secluse M.W.McDonald [unknown]
  • Acacia tumida pubescens Maiden, Ewart & O.B.Davies [unknown]

Description

Acacia seclusa (also called Prickly Wattle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia seclusa has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a source of firewood, forage, and timber. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia seclusa has yellow, globular flower heads, which are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a pair of compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia seclusa is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Once established, Acacia seclusa requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Acacia seclusa

Acacia seclusa can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Acacia seclusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia seclusa?

Acacia seclusa

What is the common name of Acacia seclusa?

Isolated Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia seclusa?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests in Australia

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