Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spania
ID:
203481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 140 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202810



Common Names

  • Spanish Acacia
  • Spanish Wattle
  • Spiny Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma spanium (Pedley) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia spania (also called Spania Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, typically growing up to 10m in height. It is native to the south-eastern parts of Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia spania is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for construction. The leaves of this plant are used as fodder for livestock, and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia spania has yellow flowers, which are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia spania is a small, evergreen, shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Acacia spania

Acacia spania is native to Western Australia.

Acacia spania FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia spania?

Acacia spania

What is the common name of Acacia spania?

Spania Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia spania?

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