South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Acacia brachybotrya
Grey Wattle
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| 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'. |
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 |
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: |
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| 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: |
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| 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: |
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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 : |
sandy, well-drained soil |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400 |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
poor drainage & waterlogging |
| Resents : |
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| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; fixes nitrogen; ornamental |
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