South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Acacia gunnii
Ploughshare Wattle
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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. |
Specimen Data - CSU 1478
| Location |
Tarcutta Hills Reserve on the ridge, Tarcutta NSW. Zone: 55 Easting: 563502 Northing: 6085259 |
| Notes |
Earl, Gill |
| Collector |
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Date |
06/05/1999 |
| Determined By |
Earl, Gill |
Date |
06/05/1999 |
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. |
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| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
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| 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: |
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| 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: |
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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 soils |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
500-900 |
| Growth Rate : |
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| Tolerates : |
frost & dryness once established |
| Resents : |
poor drainage |
| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; erosion control; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental |
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