South West Slopes Revegetation Guide

Acacia gunnii

Ploughshare Wattle

Species Information
Specimen Data
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information

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Species Information

Synonyms	Racosperma gunnii; Acacia vomiferous
Common Names	Ploughshare Wattle, Dog's Tooth Wattle
Family	Mimosaceae - Mimosa family.
Name Origin	gunnii - after R.C. Gunn, early Tasmanian botanist.

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Specimen Data - CSU 1478

Location	Tarcutta Hills Reserve on the ridge, Tarcutta NSW. Zone: 55 Easting: 563502 Northing: 6085259
Notes	Earl, Gill
Collector		Date	06/05/1999
Determined By	Earl, Gill	Date	06/05/1999

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South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information

Regional:	Noted in various catchments and districts east of the Olympic Highway, from Albury district to Bringenbrong-Khancoban district.
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.
Similar Species:
Site Preference:
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.
Other:

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
Rainfall(mm) :	500-900
Growth Rate :
Tolerates :	frost & dryness once established
Resents :	poor drainage
Uses & Comments :	windbreak; erosion control; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental

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