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Deane's wattle

Scientific Name: Acacia deanei

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Deane's Wattle

Explore the characteristics and ecological significance of Deane's Wattle, a native Australian shrub.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text notes that some wattles (including Coast Myall and Deane's Wattle) have been recorded as toxic. More research would be needed to understand if this is a concern for specific animals and under what circumstances.
  • The plant is described as a bushy shrub or small tree, so be mindful of any potential hazards associated with pets interacting with woody plants.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is described as a bushy shrub or small tree, so be mindful of any potential hazards associated with children interacting with woody plants.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Acacia deanei
  • Common Names: Deane's Wattle, Green Wattle

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Fabaceae (also listed as Mimosaceae in the text)
  • Synonyms:
    • Acacia paucijuga Wakef.
    • Acacia deanei subsp. paucijuga
    • Racosperma deanei (R.T.Baker) Pedley

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is native to Australia.
  • It is abundant in Burrabungle Park, and is common in areas alongside White cypress pine and currawang.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Deane's Wattle is described as a bushy shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 meters high.
  • It has feathery leaves, each consisting of 2-8 pairs of pinnae.
  • Branchlets are densely appressed-puberulous to subglabrous.
  • Leaves have a petiole mostly 0.5-1.5 cm long, and a rachis with 1 or 2 (sometimes 3) interjugary glands.

Quirky Facts

  • The name deanei originates from H. Deane, a railway engineer from Gilgandra.
  • The flower essence of Deane's Wattle is associated with recognizing the "shadow-self duality ego."

Ecological Role

  • The structure of its leaf with many small leaflets helps in reducing moisture loss and preserving water in summer or hot climates.

Further Information

  • Advisory List of Rare or Threatened Plants in Victoria 2014: TAXONID: 500026
  • Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.
  • Florabank Profile
  • Waratah Software Reference: p8210032