Acacia neriifolia
Benth.
Oleander wattle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcacia neriifolia, also known as the oleander wattle, silver wattle or pechy wattle, is a tree in the genus Acacia native to north eastern Australia. It is common in the Moonbi Ranges.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
Seeds and gum are edible portions.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in sandy soils.
Cultivation
It can be grown from treated seeds.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
References (1)
- Anon., 2003, Native Plants for the Fitzroy basin. Society for Growing Australian Plants Inc. (Rockhampton Branch)
