Acacia leiophylla
Benth. in Hook.
Coast Golden wattle, Smooth-leaf wattle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcacia leiophylla, commonly known as coast golden wattle, is a tree of the family Mimosaceae native to South Australia and Western Australia.
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
The gum is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The gum is eaten.
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Distribution
It suits a Mediterranean type climate. They will grow in most soils. They can grow on limestone soils. They need reasonably good sunlight.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed.
Notes
There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
References (3)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 74
- Irvine,
- London J. Bot. 1:351. 1842
