South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Acacia buxifolia
Box-leaf Wattle
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Box-leaf Wattle, Box-leaved Wattle |
| Family |
Mimosaceae - Mimosa family. |
| Name Origin |
buxifolia - from buxus, the ancient Box Tree, and Latin folium, leaf, referring to the 'leaf' similarity to those of Box Tree. |
Specimen Data - CSU 906
| Location |
Urana / Rand Road NSW. |
| Notes |
Found on a roadside. Zone: 55 Easting: 491009 Northing: 6007818 |
| Collector |
Earl, Gill, Kent, Kylie & Manders, Brett |
Date |
01/10/1999 |
| Determined By |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
15/02/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
East of the Olympic Highway. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll forest, woodland and heath. Often on rocky outcrops and slopes. |
| Habit: |
Erect or spreading shrub, 1-3 m high, with thick blue-grey foliage. |
| Similar Species: |
Distinguish from Western Golden Wattle (A. decora) by its generally glabrous inflorescence (flower structure) parts and different habitat. |
| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
Moderate growth rate. Variable habit. |
| Flowering: |
Golden-yellow, Jul-Nov. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early Dec to mid Jan. Monitor closely as seeds released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed (+- 58 viable seeds per gram). Pour boiling or very hot water over seeds and soak for several hours before sowing. Also from cuttings. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed, particularly after fire. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Excellent low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful in controlling erosion due to is soil-binding fibrous roots. Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. Flowers are a food source for native moths, butterflies and other insects. Insect-eating birds attracted. Native birds, including parrots and pigeons eat seed. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive ornamental due to foliage and prolific flowers. |
| 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 : |
well-drained soil |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
600 |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
frost; dry periods |
| Resents : |
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| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; fixes nitrogen; erosion control; wildlife; ornamental |
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