Acacia sphacelata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 338 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200001695
Common Names
- Acacia sphacelata
- Sphacelata Acacia
- Sphacelata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia sphacelata (also called Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has an erect habit. The leaves are alternate, oblong to lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a capsule. It is found in heath and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia sphacelata is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia sphacelata sub. sphacelataAcacia sphacelata sub. recurva Maslin
Acacia sphacelata sub. verticillata Maslin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia sphacelata are yellow in color and have a pea-like shape. The seed is a small, dark-brown legume. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a taproot.
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Acacia sphacelata is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Acacia sphacelata
Acacia sphacelata is native to Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid areas.
Acacia sphacelata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia sphacelata?
Acacia sphacelata
What is the family of Acacia sphacelata?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Acacia sphacelata?
Sphacelate Wattle
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
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia sphacelata Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.