Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
202351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ker Gawl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg.8: t. 634 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201680

Common Names

  • Diffusa Acacia
  • Diffusa Wattle
  • Diffusa Wattle Acacia

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Description

Acacia diffusa (also called Diffuse Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, spreading crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the temperate and tropical regions of the country, growing in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia diffusa is used as a source of fuelwood, charcoal, and timber. It is also used in the production of paper pulp and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia diffusa is a small, yellow, globular head, while its seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oblong shaped. Its seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia diffusa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, Acacia diffusa is drought-tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Acacia diffusa

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

Acacia diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia diffusa?

Acacia diffusa

What is the common name of Acacia diffusa?

Diffuse wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia diffusa?

Woodlands and shrublands

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