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Acacia maconochieana

Authority Pedley Family Magnoliopsida:Rosidae:Fabales:Leguminosae Synonyms Common names Editor Ecocrop code 2652

Notes
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Small tree reaching a height of 8-12 m. GROWING PERIOD Moderately fast-growing and long-lived perennial. May not withstand drought of above 6 months. COMMON NAMES Acacia maconochieana. FURTHER INF Acacia maconochieana has a restricted distribution in the hot arid zone of central-western Northern Territory and Western Australia. It occurs on low-lying areas surrounding ephemeral lakes and clay pans. In the lower part of the its rainfall ranges the tree will only thrive with access to other water sources. It is among the most salt-tolerant Acacia species.
Sources
SOURCES House A 1991 pp 8-9 & 29-30 [TEMP, RAIN, DRA, KTMP, TEXT, DEP, SAL, USE]