South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Acacia penninervis
Mountain Hickory 
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Mountain Hickory |
| Family |
Mimosaceae - Mimosa family. |
| Name Origin |
penninervis - from Latin penna, feather, and nervus, sinew or nerve, referring to pinnate venation of 'leaves'. |
Specimen Data -
| Location |
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| Notes |
No Specimen Data Available |
| Collector |
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Date |
01/09/1997 |
| Determined By |
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Date |
01/09/1997 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Isolated occurrences in Simmons Creek-NW Culcairn district and Urana-Rand-Corowa region. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Moist and dry sclerophyll forest and woodland. |
| Habit: |
Erect or spreading small tree, 2-8 m high. Dark grey, finely or deeply fissured bark, cylindrical branchlets and large sickle-shaped or straight 'leaves' 4-15 cm long. Large globular flowers. |
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| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
Pale yellow to white any time. |
| Seed Collection: |
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| Propagation: |
From scarified seed. |
| Regeneration: |
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| Timber: |
Excellent Fuel. Was used extensively. |
| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
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| Ornamental: |
Ideal screen for parks and large landscaped areas. |
| 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 : |
Partial/ full sun; well-drained soil |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400-900 |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
frost |
| Resents : |
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| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; fixes nitrogen |
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