Acacia dunnii
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Acacia dunnii (Maiden) Turrill |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Rosidae Superordo: Fabanae Ordo: Fabales |
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Acacia dunnii, commonly known as Elephant Ear Wattle, is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Acacia dunnii was described in 1922 by William Bertram Turrill. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Elephant Ear Wattle is a species in the genus Acacia (wattle) which contains 1200 species and belongs to the family of the Fabaceae (Legume Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Acacia dunnii is an evergreen plant with bipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are spherical.
The fruits are legumes.
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[edit] Distribution
Acacia dunnii is native to north Australia.
[edit] Cultivation
The Elephant Ear Wattle can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Acacia dunnii
[edit] History
[edit] Acacia dunnii in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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