Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wollarensis
ID:
1427330

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.A.J.Bell & Driscoll

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Telopea20: 125 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443495





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Description

Acacia wollarensis (also called Wollar Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 4m tall. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia wollarensis is used for its timber, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia wollarensis is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia wollarensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil in a warm, sheltered position.

Where to Find Acacia wollarensis

Acacia wollarensis can be found in Australia in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Acacia wollarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia wollarensis?

Acacia wollarensis

What is the common name of Acacia wollarensis?

Wollar Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Acacia wollarensis?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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

Stephen Andrew James Bell (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.J.Bell' in the authors string.