Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decora
ID:
185973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Iconogr. Bot. Exot.2: t. 199 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185302

Common Names

  • Acacia decora
  • Showy Wattle
  • Showy Acacia

Searching for Acacia decora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Acacia buxifolia decora C.Moore & Betche [valid]
  • Racosperma decorum (Rchb.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia decora macrophylla T.Mitch. [unknown]
  • Acacia decora biglandulosa Domin [valid]
  • Acacia decora typica Domin [invalid]

Description

Acacia decora (also called Showy Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 metres in height. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia decora is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture-making, as well as for firewood and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Creamy yellow spherical flower heads. Seed: Brown, flat, oblong seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have grey-green, bipinnate leaves.

Searching for Acacia decora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia decora is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location until the plants are established.

Where to Find Acacia decora

Acacia decora can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales of Australia.

Acacia decora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia decora?

Acacia decora

What is the natural habitat of Acacia decora?

Acacia decora is found in open woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests in eastern Australia.

What is the size of Acacia decora?

Acacia decora can grow up to 10 meters in height.

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