South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Acacia pravissima
Tumut Wattle
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Tumut Wattle |
| Family |
Mimosaceae - Mimosa family. |
| Name Origin |
pravissima - meaning most irregular or asymmetrical, referring to branching. |
Specimen Data - CSU 2073
| Location |
Charles Sturt University Campus Thurgoona, approximately 100m southwest of new lecture theatre NSW. |
| Notes |
Zone: 55 Easting: 498903 Northing: 6011507 |
| Collector |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
12/09/2000 |
| Determined By |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
25/09/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted in Upper Gilmore. |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Sclerophyll forest and woodland. |
| Habit: |
Erect or spreading shrub or small tree, 3-8 m high. Grey, smooth or finely fissured bark, angled or flattened branchlets and dense foliage. |
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| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
Fast-growing. |
| Flowering: |
Golden-yellow, Sep-Nov. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early-late Dec. Monitor closely as seeds dropped soon after pods turn brown. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed (+-114 viable seeds per gram). Pour boiling water over seeds and soak for several hours before sowing. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed after disturbance such as fire, and along stony or sandy streamsides after flood. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Excellent low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Excellent for controlling streambank erosion due to soil-binding fibrous roots. Useful component in rehabilitation works due to ability to improve soil fertility, through 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Flowers are a pollen source for native moths, butterflies and other insects. Insect-eating, seed-eating and nectar feeding birds attracted. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive foliage and prolific flowers. Prune after flowering to prevent straggly growth. |
| Other: |
Foliage dyes wool a range of colours depending on mordants used. |
Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
| Site/Preferred Habitat : |
light to medium soils |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
500 |
| Growth Rate : |
fast |
| Tolerates : |
frost; seasonal waterlogging; drought |
| Resents : |
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| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; streambank erosion control; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental |
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