Queensland Native Seeds

Acacia burrowii

Scientific NameAcacia burrowii
CategoriesNitrogen FixerTreeWattle
Common Name(s)Burrow's Wattle
FamilyFabaceae, Subfamily Mimosoideae

Description

"Single-stemmed tree to 13 m high. Bark ribbony, grey." (WorldWideWattle ver. 2)

Inflorecences, golden-yellow spikes to 30mm long.

Notes

We have not collected large volumes of this species however it appears to be a good option for rehabilitation. The seed size being smallish causes harvesting rates to be a little lower.

Historical Notes

Acacia burrowii was named after R.J.G Burrow (1877- 1957), a senior officer of the NSW Forestry Commission.

Distribution

"Occurs on the North Western Plains of N.S.W. from Cobar-Nyngan area N to Yetman (including the Pilliga Scrub), and in south-eastern Qld from Goodiwindi-Moonie area N to Eidsvold, W of 151E."(WorldWideWattle ver. 2)



References and Related Links

WorldWideWattle ver. 2. Published on the internet at: www.worldwidewattle.com [Accessed June 26, 2019]

http://worldwidewattle.com/speciesgallery/burrowii.php?id=23583

Add citation here for claim of etymology which can be primary referenced through National Library ie Hall, N. & Johnson, L.A.S. (1993). The Names of Acacias of New South Wales ...