South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Acacia doratoxylon
Currawang
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Currawang, Spearwood, Lancewood, Myall. |
| Family |
Mimosaceae - Mimosa family. |
| Name Origin |
From Greek doratos, spear, and xylon, wood, because the Kooris made spears from |
Specimen Data - CSU 1333
| Location |
Coolabah Farm NSW, specimen from CSU Wagga Weeds Collection. |
| Notes |
Zone: Easting: Northing: |
| Collector |
McMasters. C. |
Date |
08/08/2008 |
| Determined By |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
02/05/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Rocky outcrops of the following areas: Urana-Rand-Corowa; Narrandera-Morundah- Galore-Collingullie; Burrumbuttock-West Hume; Bowna-Jindera; Walla Walla; Yambla; Holbrook; Upper Back & Upper Jerra Jerra; Ten Mile; The Rock-Henty-Milbrulong; Brookong; Upper Sandy; Buckargingah; Burkes-Graveyard; Lower Kyeamba & Main; O'Briens South & McLeods; Upper Kyeamba and Keajura. |
| Australia: |
All mainland states and territories, but mainly NSW (western slopes - plains region) and eastern Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Eucalypt and Callitris woodland on rocky ridges and mallee on red sand. |
| Habit: |
Erect or spreading tree or shrub, 3-8 m high. Dense crown of olive-green narrow 'leaves'. |
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| Characteristics: |
Stock occasionally eat the foliage. Slow-growing but long-lived. |
| Flowering: |
Bright yellow, usually Aug-Nov. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early Dec-late Jan. Monitor closely, as seeds dropped soon after maturity. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed ( 100 viable seeds per gram). Pour boiling or very hot water over seed and soak for several hours before drying and sowing. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed, particularly after fire. |
| Timber: |
Excellent, produces a hot fire. Dark brown, very hard and heavy. Pleasantly perfumed when freshly cut. Resembles Blackwood (A. melanoxylon) timber, but is heavier and less-grained. Tends to split, but still valuable for furniture. |
| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Good growth in rocky erodible soil and on recharge areas. Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. Provides pollen for native moths, butterflies and other insects, which attract insect-eating birds. Appears to be the most prolific pollen producer of all wattles. Birds including parrots and native pigeons eat seeds. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive specimen for gardens. |
| Other: |
Spears reputedly made from the wood. |
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, rocky areas |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
300 |
| Growth Rate : |
slow |
| Tolerates : |
frost; drought |
| Resents : |
poor drainage |
| Uses & Comments : |
fuel; fixes nitrogen; furniture timber; windbreak; recharge control; wildlife; ornamental |
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