by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Fabaceae Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Other Names: Mootchung, Burn-na-look Name Origin: From Greek melanos, black, and xylon, wood, referring to the dark timber. Regional Subspecies: Similar Species: Distinguished from Hickory Wattle/Lightwood (A. implexa) by...
by Peter Rowland | Jun 11, 2024
Family: Fabaceae Acacia melvillei Myall Other Names: Yarran Regional Subspecies: Occurrence: Habitat & Site Selection: Shrubland to woodland on red-brown clay to sandy loam. Sandy soils. Habit: Erect to spreading tree, 5-10m high, bushy to ground level. Has...
by Peter Rowland | Jun 11, 2024
Family: Fabaceae Acacia microcarpa Manna Wattle Other Names: Regional Subspecies: Occurrence: Habitat & Site Selection: Sandy soil in mallee communities. Well drained, light to heavy soil. Grows well in partial or full sun. Frost and drought tolerant. Habit: Erect...
by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Fabaceae Acacia montana Mallee Wattle Other Names: Name Origin: montana — from Latin montanus, pertaining to or growing on mountains, referring to mountainous habitat, although it occurs more widely on slopes and plains. Regional Subspecies: Occurrence:...
by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Fabaceae Acacia oswaldii Miljee Other Names: Umbrella Wattle (Vic), Nelia (Qld), Umbrella Bush. Name Origin: oswaldii — after F. Oswald, 19th century collector for F. von Mueller. Regional Subspecies: Similar Species: Distinguish from Boree (A. pendula) by...
