Acacia sassa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Baillon ex Drake
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Madagascar i. 71. 1903
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055530
Common Names
- Acacia sassa
- Sassa Wattle
- Sassa Acacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia sassa (also called Sassa wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It has small, pink flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia sassa is used for its timber, as an ornamental plant, and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acacia sassa is a yellow ball-shaped flower. The seed is a flat, dark brown seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia sassa is a small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Acacia sassa
Acacia sassa can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
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 tro-13037302: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.