Acacia disticha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia10: 89 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201614
Common Names
- Acacia Disticha
- Two-Leaf Wattle
- Two-Leaf Acacia
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- Racosperma distichum (Maslin) Pedley [valid]
Description
Acacia disticha (also called 'Two-Fold Wattle' and 'Two-Fold Acacia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has an upright, open habit with a single trunk and a dense crown of grey-green foliage. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia disticha is used for its timber, as a source of fuel, and as an ornamental plant for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acacia disticha are small and yellow, and are borne in globular clusters. The seeds are dark brown and flattened, and the seedlings are slender and have a grey-green colour.
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Acacia disticha is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and should be watered regularly during the first year of growth.
Where to Find Acacia disticha
Acacia disticha is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Acacia disticha FAQ
What is the common name of Acacia disticha?
Two-row wattle
What is the scientific name of Two-row wattle?
Acacia disticha
What type of plant is Two-row wattle?
Evergreen shrub
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
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acacia disticha Maslin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.