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Chinchilla wattle
Scientific Name: Acacia chinchellensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Acacia chinchillensis: The Chinchilla Wattle
Acacia chinchillensis, commonly known as the Chinchilla Wattle, is a beautiful and fast-growing shrub native to Australia. It is part of the Mimosaceae family
Considerations for Pets
- The plant grows as a shrub, which can be appealing for pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acacia chinchillensis
- Common Name: Chinchilla Wattle
- Family: Fabaceae (Mimosaceae subfamily, Mimosoideae)
- Synonyms: Acacia chinchillensis Tindale
Distribution and Habitat
- Occurs in south-eastern Queensland, specifically north of Chinchilla and near Tara.
- Grows in ironbark eucalypt (Eucalyptus melanophloia etc.)- Callitris columellaris - Casuarina environments.
- Also found in the Darling Downs area of Queensland.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a highly ornamental and fast-growing acacia.
- Grows to a dwarf or small shrub, typically 1-2 meters tall and 1-2 meters wide.
- Features bright yellow globular flowers.
- Leaves are noted for their blue-green or silvery-green color.
Flowering Time
- Flowers in late winter and early spring (August and September in Australia).
Quirky Facts
- Sprigs of wattle (presumably including Acacia chinchillensis) were historically sent to soldiers in the trenches as reminders of home.
- Chinchilla (the town) has its own wattle and cockroach, apparently as points of local interest.