Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
185997

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1050 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185326



Common Names

  • Sweet Wattle
  • Sweet-scented Wattle
  • Fragrant Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Mimosa suaveolens Sm. [valid]
  • Mimosa ambigua Salisb. [valid]
  • Phyllodoce suaveolens (Sm.) Link [valid]
  • Hecatandra suaveolens Raf. [valid]
  • Mimosa obliqua Lam. [valid]
  • Mimosa angustifolia Jacq. [illegitimate]
  • Acacia odorata angustifolia Desv. [valid]
  • Acacia angustifolia (Desv.) H.L.Wendl. [valid]
  • Phyllodoce angustifolia (Jacq.) Link [valid]
  • Acacia suaveolens platycarpa DC. [valid]
  • Acacia suaveolens myallensis D.A.Morrison & A.J.Rupp [valid]
  • Acacia suaveolens prostrata D.A.Morrison & A.J.Rupp [valid]
  • Acacia suaveolens montana D.A.Morrison & A.J.Rupp [valid]
  • Acacia suaveolens grampianensis D.A.Morrison & A.J.Rupp [valid]
  • Racosperma suaveolens (Sm.) C.Mart. [unknown]
  • Acacia odorata Desv. [valid]
  • Racosperma suaveolens (Sm.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia suaveolens (also called Sweet-Scented Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 metres in height. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia suaveolens is used for its timber, as a fuelwood, for fodder, and for its gum. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Creamy yellow spherical flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat, oblong seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have grey-green, bipinnate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia suaveolens is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location until the plants are established.

Where to Find Acacia suaveolens

Acacia suaveolens can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.

Acacia suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia suaveolens?

Acacia suaveolens

What is the common name of Acacia suaveolens?

Sweet-scented Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia suaveolens?

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.