South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Acacia siculiformis
Dagger Wattle
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Dagger Wattle |
| Family |
Mimosaceae - Mimosa family. |
| Name Origin |
siculiformis - from Latin sicula, small dagger, and formis, resembling, referring to dagger-like '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: |
Noted in the hills of the areas: Rosewood Plateau; Ournie; Paddy's River-Burra Valley; Tooma and Bringenbrong-Khancoban. |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic, Tas. |
| Habitat: |
Eucalypt woodland and dry sclerophyll forest, often on granite-derived soils. Common near streams. |
| Habit: |
Spreading to erect shrub 50 cm to 3 m high with rigid 'leaves' 1-3 cm long. |
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| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
Golden-yellow or pale-yellow to more or less white, Aug-Nov. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early Dec to late Feb. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed. Pour boiling water over seeds and soak for several hours before drying and sowing. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed, particularly after fire. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful in controlling erosion, due to soil-binding fibrous roots. Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Prickly foliage good refuge for small birds. Flowers are a pollen source for native moths, butterflies and other insects. Insect-eating birds attracted. Nectar an important food for native insects and birds. Seed source for parrots and native pigeons. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive for low maintenance areas in cool regions. |
| 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 rocky or sandy sites |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
700 |
| Growth Rate : |
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| Tolerates : |
frost; snow |
| Resents : |
poor drainage |
| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; erosion control; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental |
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