Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latior
ID:
1034404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.S.Cowan & Maslin) Maslin & Buscumb

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia18: 119 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033742

Common Names

  • Acacia latior
  • Wider Acacia
  • Wider Wattle

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Description

Acacia latior (also called 'Broad-leaved acacia' and 'Broad-leaved wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall with yellow flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia latior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acacia latior has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have two leaves that are green and pointed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia latior is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Acacia latior

Acacia latior can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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

Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Carrie Buscumb: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buscumb' in the authors string.