Acronychia baeuerlenii
T. Hartley
Netted yellow wood
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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.
Distribution
It suits subtropical and warm temperate climates. It does best in a slightly shady position and needs a well-draine soil.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed.
Notes
There are 42-50 Acronychia species.
Also Known As
Byron Bay acronychia
References (2)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 141
- Williams, J.B., Harden, G.J., and McDonald, W.J.F., 1984, Trees and shrubs in rainforests of New South Wales and Southern Queensland. Univ. of New England, Armidale. p 106
