Queensland Native Seeds

Acacia victoriae

Scientific NameAcacia victoriae
CategoriesNitrogen FixerShrubWattle
Common Name(s)Gundabluey, Narran, Bramble Wattle, Elegant Wattle
FamilyFabaceae, Subfamily Mimosoideae

Description

"Shrub or tree 2–5 m high, sometimes to 9 m." (WorldWideWattle ver. 2)

Notes

"...commonly in clay or loam on alluvial flats, also (especially subsp. arida ) in sand." (WorldWideWattle ver. 2)

Acacioa victoriae is used extensively in mining rehabilitation. It is also used in the Bush Tucker (Australian bush foods) trade. Despite its prickly nature, the species is accessible and its height is relatively low which facilitates simple seed collection methods.

Historical Notes

Distribution

"Widespread in all mainland States except Vic. where it occurs only near Mildura and in The Sunset Country. Arid and subtropical areas in a variety of habitats..." (WorldWideWattle ver. 2)



References and Related Links

WorldWideWattle ver. 2. Published on the internet at: www.worldwidewattle.com [Accessed on Sept 23, 2019]

http://worldwidewattle.com/speciesgallery/victoriae.php?id=3595