Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 16, 3: 137 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512923
Common Names
- Setosa Acacia
- Setosa Wattle
- Setosa Acacia
Description
Acacia setosa (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 setosa is used for fuelwood, timber, and fodder. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia setosa has yellow, globular flower heads, which are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a pair of compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia setosa 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 setosa requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Acacia setosa
Acacia setosa is native to Australia, and can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas. It is also found in parts of New Zealand and Indonesia.
Acacia setosa FAQ
What is the common name of Acacia setosa?
Setose Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia setosa?
Open woodlands and grasslands
What type of soil does Acacia setosa prefer?
Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils
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