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Aneura

Scientific Name: Aneura

Family: Aneuraceae

Category: Liverwort

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Mulga (Acacia aneura)

Acacia aneura, widely known as mulga or true mulga, is a versatile shrub or small tree emblematic of the arid outback regions of Australia.

Considerations for Pets

  • Acacia aneura possesses wood of very high density.

Considerations for Children

  • Acacia aneura possesses wood of very high density.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Acacia aneura F.Muell. ex Benth.
  • Common Names: Mulga, True Mulga, Mulga Wattle
  • Family: Fabaceae - Mimosoideae

Distribution and Habitat

Acacia aneura is native to Australia, with a widespread distribution across several states including:

  • Queensland
  • Western Australia
  • South Australia
  • New South Wales

It is particularly prevalent in the mulga lands of southwest Queensland.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Form: Typically an erect tree with a dense, pyramidal shape. Can also be a bushy shrub.
  • Seasonality: Evergreen
  • Size: Reaches up to 20 feet in height, with a spread of approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of its height. Mature height can range from 14 to 18 feet.
  • Leaves: Linear phyllodes, growing up to 3 inches long. The form and phyllode shapes are exceptionally variable.
  • Bark: Dark grey.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Ecological Role

  • Acacia aneura is a nitrogen-fixing species.
  • In central Australia, fire-sensitive, closed-canopy Acacia aneura shrubland occurs within a matrix of highly flammable Triodia grasslands.

Traditional Uses

Historically, Acacia aneura has been a vital resource for Aboriginal people in Australia.

  • The seeds were separated from their pods and used as an important food source.

Additional Information

  • It is hardy to zone (UK) 9 and flowers from March to July.

Varieties

  • Acacia aneura var. latifolia J.M.Black
  • Acacia aneura F.Muell. ex Benth. var. intermedia Pedley
  • Acacia aneura F.Muell. ex Benth. var. aneura

Resources

  • PLANTS Database, database (version 4.0.4). National Plant Data Center, NRCS, USDA.
  • Australian Plant Index, Australian National Botanic Gardens, ACT.