Acacia microbotrya
Manna wattle | |
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A. microbotrya foliage | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
Genus: | Acacia |
Species: | A. microbotrya
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Binomial name | |
Acacia microbotrya Benth. | |
Occurrence data from AVH |
Acacia microbotrya, commonly known as manna wattle or gum wattle,[1] is a shrub or tree belonging to the genus Acacia and the subgenus Phyllodineae that is native to Western Australia.
The Noongar peoples know the tree as Badjong, Galyang, Koonert or Menna.[2]
Description
The bushy shrub or tree typically grows to a height of 2 to 7 metres (7 to 23 ft)
Taxonomy
The species was first formally described by the
A. microbotrya is very closely related to Acacia amblyophylla and Acacia jennerae but strongly resembles Acacia galeata and Acacia saligna.[4]
There are two recognised variations:
- Acacia microbotrya var. borealis
- Acacia microbotrya var. microbotrya[4]
Distribution
It is native to an area in the
Cultivation
The plant is commercially available in seed form or as tubestock. It is commonly used in native gardens as in land rehabilitation an ornamental, as a windbreak, for shelter and for sandalwood. It is fast growing is salt tolerant and will survive in waterlogged areas.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Acacia microbotrya". Plant This. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Noongar names for plants". kippleonline.net. Archived from the original on 2016-11-20. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ a b c d e "Acacia microbotrya". World Wide Wattle. Western Australian Herbarium. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Acacia microbotrya Benth". Atlas of Living Australia. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Acacia microbotrya (Manna Wattle)". Westgrow Farm Trees. Retrieved 4 September 2018.