Status:
valid
Authors:
Tindale
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.13: 34 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270585
Common Names
- Celsa Acacia
- Celsa Wattle
- Celsa Acacia
Description
Acacia celsa (also called Celsa Wattle, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia celsa is used as a windbreak, for timber, and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Acacia celsa has yellow flowers. Seed: The seed of Acacia celsa is small and dark brown. Seedlings: Acacia celsa seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia celsa is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Acacia celsa
Acacia celsa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Acacia celsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia celsa?
Acacia celsa
What is the family of Acacia celsa?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Acacia celsa?
Celsa Wattle
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