Acacia verniciflua
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Rosidae Superordo: Fabanae Ordo: Fabales |
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Acacia verniciflua, commonly known as Varnish Wattle, is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Acacia verniciflua was described in 1825 by Allan Cunningham. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Varnish 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 verniciflua 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.
The fruits are legumes.
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[edit] Distribution
Acacia verniciflua is native to Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, south Australia and Tasmania.
[edit] Cultivation
The Varnish Wattle can withstand temperatures down to -12,2º 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 verniciflua
[edit] History
[edit] Acacia verniciflua 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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