Acacia sporadica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Walsh
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Muelleria19: 3 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512948
Common Names
- Acacia sporadica
- Sporadic Wattle
- Sporadische Acacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia sporadica (also called Sporadic Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia sporadica is used as a shade tree, windbreak, and for erosion control. It is also used for its wood, which is used for furniture, fuel, and building material.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia sporadica has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia sporadica is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Acacia sporadica
Acacia sporadica is native to Australia, and can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas. It is also found in parts of New Zealand and Indonesia.
Acacia sporadica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia sporadica?
Acacia sporadica
What is the common name of Acacia sporadica?
Sporadic wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia sporadica?
Woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands
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
Neville Grant Walsh (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Walsh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061648-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia sporadica N.G.Walsh: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.