Acacia adunca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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G.Don
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wfo-0000187961
Common Names
- Acacia adunca
- Adunca Acacia
- Acacia Adunca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia adunca (also called black wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is often found in areas of low fertility. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow or white. It produces pods containing edible seeds.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia adunca is a shrub that is used as a food source for native animals, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia adunca are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia adunca is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Acacia adunca
Acacia adunca is native to Australia and can be found in the eastern states of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Acacia adunca FAQ
What are the common uses of Acacia adunca?
Acacia adunca is commonly used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
What is the scientific classification of Acacia adunca?
Acacia adunca belongs to the Fabaceae family and the Acacia genus.
What is the native habitat of Acacia adunca?
Acacia adunca is native to Australia.
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
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
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