Queensland Native Seeds

Acacia gonoclada

Scientific NameAcacia gonoclada
CategoriesNitrogen FixerShrubWattle
Common Name(s)Ganambureng
FamilyFabaceae, Subfamily Mimosoideae

Description

"Shrub or tree to 4m high."  (WorldWideWattle ver. 2)

Notes

"Grows usually in shallow stony soils in N.T. and Qld, but on more loamy soils S of Charters Towers, Qld. Flowers May–July." (WorldWideWattle ver. 2)

Simple methods are used to produce seed from Acacia gonoclada. The seed is efficiently collected and cleaned. Care must be taken to not confuse the species with Acacia laccata. The latter species has larger phyllodes and pods and the pods are pale brown instead of dark brown when ripe. Acacia laccata has vernicose phyllodes which refers to their brilliant polish. Acacia gonoclada has non-vernicose phyllodes.

Historical Notes

Distribution

Widespread in central to northern Queensland from areas west of Alpha and north-west of Clermont. Widespread in northern parts of the Northern Territory; also far north-eastern areas of Western Australia such as Halls Creek and Kununurra.



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