Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
1056645

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sparrm.) Pedley

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb.18: 10 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055983



Common Names

  • Simplex Acacia
  • Simplex Wattle
  • Simplex Acacia Wattle


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Description

Acacia simplex (also called Simple-leaved wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, in areas with dry to moist soils. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia simplex is used as an ornamental plant, for culinary purposes, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia simplex has small, yellow flowers that have five petals. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with two small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia simplex is a perennial species of tree that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care.

Where to Find Acacia simplex

Acacia simplex can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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-32493: Originally associated with wfo-0000186093
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-32493: Originally associated with wfo-0000186093
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
Anders Sparrman (1748-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sparrm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:471481-1: Based on the initial data import