South West Slopes Revegetation Guide

Acacia brachybotrya

Grey Wattle

Species Information
Specimen Data
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information

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Species Information

Synonyms
Common Names	Grey Wattle, Grey Mulga
Family	Mimosaceae - Mimosa family.
Name Origin	brachybotrya - from Greek brachys, short, and botrys, bunch of grapes or racemes, as the inflorescences (flower structures) are typically much shorter than the 'leaves'.

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Specimen Data - CSU 2056

Location	Roadside, Oaklands / Jerilderie Road approximately 1km west of Oaklands NSW.
Notes	Zone: 55 Easting: 427163 Northing: 6064059
Collector	Lunt, Ian	Date	21/08/2000
Determined By	Earl, Gill	Date	01/09/2000

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South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information

Regional:	Widespread in the western and north-western areas on lighter soils. Mainly west of the Olympic Highway.
Australia:	NSW, Vic, SA.
Habitat:	Mainly in mallee. Common on red earths.
Habit:	Erect or spreading grey to grey-green shrub, 1-4 m high, with downy branches.
Similar Species:	May be confused with Box-leaf Wattle (A. buxifolia). Distinguish by different habitats and 'leaves'.
Site Preference:
Characteristics:	Moderate growth rate.
Flowering:	Golden-yellow, Jul-Sept. Abundant.
Seed Collection:	Mid Nov to late Jan. Monitor closely as seeds released immediately or 1-2 days after maturity.
Propagation:	From scarified seed.
Regeneration:	From seed or stem after fire.
Timber:
Shade and Shelter:	Useful low-level cover in windbreaks.
Land Protection:	Useful for stabilising sandy country near watercourses. Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen.
Wildlife:	Good dense understorey for bird cover. Seeds eaten by various native birds.
Ornamental:	Decorative ornamental for gardens.
Other:

Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).

Site/Preferred Habitat :	sandy, well-drained soil
Rainfall(mm) :	400
Growth Rate :	moderate
Tolerates :	poor drainage & waterlogging
Resents :
Uses & Comments :	windbreak; fixes nitrogen; ornamental

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