Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
506916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maslin & C.P.Elliott

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia16: 82 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506248



Common Names

  • Acacia splendens
  • Splendid Wattle
  • Silver-leaved Wattle


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Description

Acacia splendens (also called Splendid wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia splendens is a small, yellow, spherical flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia splendens is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny spot until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia splendens

Acacia splendens is native to Australia and can be found in areas of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Acacia splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia splendens?

Acacia splendens

What is the common name of Acacia splendens?

Splendid Acacia

Where is Acacia splendens found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

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

Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Carole Patricia Elliott (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Elliott' in the authors string.