Acacia aphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia1: 320 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201558
Common Names
- Aphylla Wattle
- Aphylla Acacia
- Aphylla
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- Racosperma aphyllum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia aphylla (also called 'Needle Bush' and 'Spinifex Wattle', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has an upright, open habit with a single trunk and a dense crown of grey-green foliage. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia aphylla is used for its timber, as a source of fuel, and as an ornamental plant for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia aphylla are small and yellow, and are borne in globular clusters. The seeds are dark brown and flattened, and the seedlings are slender and have a grey-green colour.
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Acacia aphylla is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Once the seedlings have germinated, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Acacia aphylla
Acacia aphylla is native to Australia, and can be found in the northern parts of the country.
Acacia aphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia aphylla?
Acacia aphylla
What is the common name of Acacia aphylla?
Leafless Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia aphylla?
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
References
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia aphylla Maslin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.