Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerosperma
ID:
201980

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris)4: 91 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201309

Common Names

  • Requienia sphaerosperma
  • Round-seeded Requienia
  • Round-seeded Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia sphaerosperma (DC.) Baker [valid]
  • Borbonia sphaerosperma (DC.) Spreng. [valid]
  • Cracca sphaerosperma (DC.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Requienia sphaerosperma (also called Round-Fruited Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Requienia sphaerosperma is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of wood for furniture and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Requienia sphaerosperma is yellow and cylindrical in shape. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Requienia sphaerosperma is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of climates and soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Requienia sphaerosperma

Requienia sphaerosperma is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Requienia sphaerosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Requienia sphaerosperma?

Requienia sphaerosperma

What is the common name of Requienia sphaerosperma?

Sphaerosperma Requienia

What is the family of Requienia sphaerosperma?

Poaceae

Species in the Requienia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family