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Synonyms | Racosperma gunnii; Acacia vomiferous |
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Common Names | Ploughshare Wattle, Dog's Tooth Wattle |
Family | Mimosaceae - Mimosa family. |
Name Origin | gunnii - after R.C. Gunn, early Tasmanian botanist. |
Location | Tarcutta Hills Reserve on the ridge, Tarcutta NSW. Zone: 55 Easting: 563502 Northing: 6085259 | ||
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Notes | Earl, Gill | ||
Collector | Date | 06/05/1999 | |
Determined By | Earl, Gill | Date | 06/05/1999 |
Regional: | Noted in various catchments and districts east of the Olympic Highway, from Albury district to Bringenbrong-Khancoban district. |
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Australia: | Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA. |
Habitat: | Sclerophyll communities on various soils. |
Habit: | Spreading or sprawling to erect shrub, 1-2 m high, with hairy branchlets. |
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Characteristics: | |
Flowering: | Golden-yellow to almost white, usually Jul-Oct. |
Seed Collection: | Late Nov to early Jan. Monitor closely as seeds released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. |
Propagation: | From scarified seed or cuttings. Pour boiling or very hot water over seeds and soak for several hours before sowing. |
Regeneration: | From seed, particularly after fire. Shortage of seed usually precludes establishment through direct seeding. |
Timber: | |
Shade and Shelter: | Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
Land Protection: | Useful in controlling soil erosion due to soil-binding fibrous roots. Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen. |
Wildlife: | Good habitat. Flowers are a nectar and pollen source for various native birds and insects. |
Ornamental: | Useful groundcover for rockeries. |
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Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
Site/Preferred Habitat : | well-drained soils |
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Rainfall(mm) : | 500-900 |
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Tolerates : | frost & dryness once established |
Resents : | poor drainage |
Uses & Comments : | windbreak; erosion control; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental |