Status:
valid
Authors:
Link
Source:
ildis
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt.1: 445 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192338
Common Names
- Acacia dealbata
- Silver Wattle
- Dealbata Acacia
Synonyms
- Acacia decurrens dealbata (Link) Muller [unknown]
- Acacia decurrens dealbata (Link) Maiden [valid]
- Racosperma dealbatum (Link) Pedley [valid]
- Mimosa dealbata (Link) Page [valid]
Description
Acacia dealbata (also called Silver Wattle, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Australia. It grows in open woodlands, and is characterized by its fragrant yellow flowers and its silvery-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia dealbata is a species of flowering tree native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental tree due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in landscaping and can provide shade and shelter.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acacia dealbata sub. subalpina Tindale & Kodela
Acacia dealbata sub. dealbata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia dealbata has yellow, pea-like flowers that are clustered in a raceme. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acacia dealbata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Acacia dealbata
Acacia dealbata is native to Australia. It is commonly found in dry forests and along roadsides.
Acacia dealbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia dealbata?
Acacia dealbata
What are the common names of Acacia dealbata?
Silver Wattle, Silver Wattle Tree
What is the natural habitat of Acacia dealbata?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and scrubland
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