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Acacia rossei

Scientific Name: Acacia rossei

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Acacia rossei: A Detailed Look

Acacia rossei, also known as Yellowdine Wattle, is a species within the genus Acacia. This page offers information regarding its classification, distribution, characteristics, and more.

Considerations for Pets

  • Acacia rossei is a shrub.
  • It can grow up to 5 meters in height.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Acacia rossei F.Muell.
  • Common Name: Yellowdine Wattle
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Group: Dicot

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Western Australia.
  • Drought tolerant.
  • Prefers full sun and well-drained soil, such as sand and gravel.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Spindly, open, and sparingly branched shrub.
  • Glabrous (smooth) and somewhat viscid.
  • Typically grows to 1-3 meters, but can reach up to 5 meters in height.
  • Flowers are deep yellow balls on long stalks, appearing in spring.

Ecological Role and Interactions

  • Suits bush and Mediterranean garden designs.
  • Attracts birds.
  • Used as an informal screen in gardens.

Nomenclature

  • Described by Ferdinand von Mueller.

Further Information

  • Information available at the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
  • Check the GBIF view on Acacia rossei.
  • Tropicos database.
  • Encyclopedia of Life.