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
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.
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