Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
185990

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
B.Field, Geogr. Mem. New South Wales: 345 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185319

Common Names

  • Hickory Wattle
  • Blunt-leaved Wattle
  • Round-leaved Wattle

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Synonyms

  • Acacia intertexta Sieber ex DC. [valid]
  • Acacia longifolia obtusifolia (A.Cunn.) Seeman [deprecated]
  • Racosperma obtusifolium (A.Cunn.) Pedley [valid]
  • Acacia longifolia obtusifolia (A.Cunn.) Seem. [valid]
  • Acacia longifolia obtusifolia (A.Cunn.) Domin [unknown]
  • Acacia longifolia elongata Benth. [unknown]

Description

Acacia obtusifolia (also called Blunt-Leaf 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 obtusifolia is used for its timber, as a fuelwood, for fodder, and for its gum. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia

Acacia obtusifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Acacia obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia obtusifolia?

Acacia obtusifolia

What is the common name of Acacia obtusifolia?

Blunt-leaved Wattle

What is the natural habitat of Acacia obtusifolia?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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