Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wiseana
ID:
202214

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Gardner

Source:
ildis

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia27: 173 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201543



Common Names

  • Wise's Wattle
  • Wise Acacia
  • Wise's Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Racosperma wiseanum (C.A.Gardner) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia wiseana (also called silver wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters high. It is native to Australia and is found in woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia wiseana is used for its timber, as a shade tree, and for its edible seeds and pods. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia wiseana has yellow, globular flower heads that appear in spring and summer. The seed pods are flat and curved, and contain several seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia wiseana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Acacia wiseana

Acacia wiseana is native to Australia, and can be found in the northern parts of the country.

Acacia wiseana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia wiseana?

Acacia wiseana

What is the common name of Acacia wiseana?

Wise's Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia wiseana?

It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open 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