Acacia pendula

Acacia pendula, commonly known as Myall Acacia, is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acacia pendula 11.1 History 11.2 Acacia pendula in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Acacia pendula was already described by Allan Cunningham but it was not until 1832 that the name was validly published by George Don.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Myall Acacia 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

The trees grow to a height of approximately 10 meters and have a rounded to broadly spreading shape.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acacia pendula is an evergreen plant with bipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are ovate with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are spherical and pale yellow. The plants bloom from November to January. The flowers are arranged in racemes.

The fruits are legumes.

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[edit] Distribution

Acacia pendula is native to Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

[edit] Cultivation

The Myall Acacia 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 pendula

[edit] History

[edit] Acacia pendula 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

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Acacia pendulafr:Acacia pendula