Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
willingii
ID:
743960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lewington & Maslin

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia19: 70 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743293



Common Names

  • Acacia willingii
  • Willing's Wattle
  • Willing's Acacia


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Description

Acacia willingii (also called Willing's Wattle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia willingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a windbreak or hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Acacia willingii is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia willingii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Acacia willingii

Acacia willingii can be found in the dry woodlands of South Australia.

Acacia willingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia willingii?

Acacia willingii

What is the family of Acacia willingii?

Fabaceae

What is the natural habitat of Acacia willingii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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.
Margaret A. Lewington: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lewington' in the authors string.