Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
B.Field, Geogr. Mem. New South Wales: 343 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201713
Common Names
- Acacia asparagoides
- Asparagus Acacia
- Asparagus Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma asparagoides (A.Cunn.) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia asparagoides (also called 'Asparagus Acacia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia, typically found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia asparagoides is used as a source of fuelwood, charcoal, and timber. It is also used in the production of paper pulp and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia asparagoides is a small, yellow, globular head, while its seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oblong shaped. Its seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia asparagoides is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, Acacia asparagoides is drought-tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Acacia asparagoides
Acacia asparagoides is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Acacia asparagoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia asparagoides?
Acacia asparagoides
What is the common name of Acacia asparagoides?
Asparagus Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia asparagoides?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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Acacia breviracemosa,
Acacia retinodes,
Acacia neriifolia,
Acacia acuminata,
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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,
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