South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Acacia difformis
Wyalong Wattle
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Wyalong Wattle, Drooping Wattle, Mystery Wattle. |
| Family |
Mimosaceae - Mimosa family. |
| Name Origin |
difformis - from Latin difformis, irregularly or differently formed, presumably referring to variation in 'leaf' width. |
Specimen Data - CSU 900
| Location |
Lockhart area, on Healy Lane off Rawson's Park Road NSW. |
| Notes |
Found on the side of the road in a large patch that appears to have suckered Zone: 55 Easting: 480484 Northing: 6092180 |
| Collector |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
27/10/1999 |
| Determined By |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
16/02/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Common in areas generally west of the Olympic Highway. |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll forest, woodland and mallee, often on sand. |
| Habit: |
Erect or spreading shrub or small tree, 1-6 m high with hairless angular branches, frequently flattened. |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
Golden-yellow, usually Dec-Jan. |
| Seed Collection: |
Rarely sets seed. |
| Propagation: |
From seed (if available) or readily from stem cuttings. |
| Regeneration: |
Suckers freely. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful in soil stabilising due to suckering. Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive in garden. Regular watering during dry periods is beneficial. |
| 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) : |
400-700 |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
drought |
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| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; fixes nitrogen; soil stabilisation; wildlife; ornamental; suckers |
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