Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
202001

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 345 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201330

Common Names

  • Acacia conferta
  • Conferta Wattle
  • Conferta Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Racosperma confertum (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia conferta (also called Coastal Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia conferta is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of wood for furniture and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia conferta is a yellow, globular flower with many petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia conferta is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.

Where to Find Acacia conferta

Acacia conferta is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Acacia conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia conferta?

Acacia conferta

What is the common name of Acacia conferta?

Conferta wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia conferta?

Dry sclerophyll 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.