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Acacia macdonnelliensis

Authority Ma. Family Magnoliopsida:Rosidae:Fabales:Leguminosae Synonyms Common names Editor Ecocrop code 2651

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A shrub or small tree with a spreading habit reaching a height of 2-6 m. USES The wood can be used for fuel and posts and the seeds can be eaten. The tree can provide a low shelter on harsh sites in hot, arid areas. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. Withstands a dry season of 8-12 months. COMMON NAMES Irrara, Irrkuwartaka. FURTHER INF Irrara occurs in central Australia within the latitudinal range 21-26°S at elevations between 550-1150 m. It can be found on ridges, upper slopes and gullies.
Sources
SOURCES (A. macdonnalliensis Maconochie) Turnbull J 1986 pp 156-157 [TEMP, KTMP, RAIN, TEXT, DEP, PH, FER, USE] House A 1991 pp 10-11 [TEMP, RAIN, DRA, KTMP, TEXT, DEP, SAL, USE]