Acacia cana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maiden
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales53, Errata: 5 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202375
Common Names
- Cane Wattle
- Cane Acacia
- Cane Mimosa
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- Acacia eremea Maiden [illegitimate]
- Racosperma canum (Maiden) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia cana (also called Grey Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia cana is used for fuelwood, charcoal, and fodder. It is also used for timber and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia cana is yellow in colour. The seed is small, round and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
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Acacia cana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Acacia cana prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Acacia cana
Acacia cana is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the continent.
Acacia cana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia cana?
Acacia cana
What is the common name of Acacia cana?
Grey-leaved Wattle
What is the family of Acacia cana?
Fabaceae
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
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia cana Maiden: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.