Acacia anarthos - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 2(6) 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203257
Common Names
- Acacia anarthos
- Anarthos Wattle
- Anarthos Acacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia anarthos (also called 'Granite Wattle', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are bipinnate, with 1-3 pairs of pinnae, each with 6-14 pairs of leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia anarthos is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia anarthos has yellow, fluffy flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia anarthos is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Acacia anarthos
Acacia anarthos is native to Australia.
Acacia anarthos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia anarthos?
Acacia anarthos
What is the family of Acacia anarthos?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Acacia anarthos?
Granite Wattle
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-49575: Based on the initial data import
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.