Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerostachya
ID:
203413

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pritz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.35: 305 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202742



Common Names

  • Acacia sphaerostachya
  • Sphaerostachya Wattle
  • Sphaerostachya Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Acacia glabripes Maiden & Blakely [valid]
  • Acacia patellaris Domin [valid]
  • Racosperma sphaerostachyum (E.Pritz.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia sphaerostachya angustior E.Pritz. [valid]

Description

Acacia sphaerostachya (also called Round-headed Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands. Its leaves are grey-green, and its flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia sphaerostachya is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a windbreak or shelterbelt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia sphaerostachya has yellow, globular flower heads. The seeds are dark brown and flattened. The seedlings have two opposite, simple leaves that are about 1 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia sphaerostachya is a fast-growing shrub that can reach a height of 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft). It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Acacia sphaerostachya

Acacia sphaerostachya is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Acacia sphaerostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia sphaerostachya?

Acacia sphaerostachya

What is the common name of Acacia sphaerostachya?

Round-headed Wattle

What is the family of Acacia sphaerostachya?

Fabaceae

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