Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia12: 334 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201904
Common Names
- Acacia Concolorans
- Silver-Leaf Wattle
- Silver Wattle
Synonyms
- Racosperma concolorans (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia concolorans (also called Concolor Acacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico. It typically grows to 6-15 feet tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry washes, rocky slopes, and desert plains.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia concolorans is used for its timber, which is used in furniture making, as well as for firewood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia concolorans is a small, yellow-cream flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat seed. The seedlings are small, bright green and have a few leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia concolorans is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry areas. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Acacia concolorans
Acacia concolorans is native to Australia.
Acacia concolorans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia concolorans?
Acacia concolorans
What is the common name of Acacia concolorans?
White-leaved Wattle
What is the natural habitat of Acacia concolorans?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands in New South Wales and Queensland.
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