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Acacia terminalis

Scientific Name: Acacia terminalis

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Sunshine Wattle (Acacia terminalis)

The Sunshine Wattle, scientifically known as Acacia terminalis, is a captivating Australian native plant admired for its vibrant blooms and adaptability.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant can grow into a shrub or small tree up to 6 meters in height.
  • It is often found in home gardens.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant can grow into a shrub or small tree up to 6 meters in height.
  • It is often found in home gardens.

Common Names

  • Sunshine Wattle
  • Cedar Wattle

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acacia terminalis (Salisb.) J.F.Macbr.
  • Family: Fabaceae (also listed as Leguminosae and Mimosaceae)
  • Kingdom: Viridiplantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species (and several subspecies are mentioned including A. terminalis subsp. angustifolia, A. terminalis subsp. aurea, A. terminalis subsp. longiaxialis, and a glabrous form (M.Hancock 94))
  • Synonyms:
    • Acacia paniculata (H.L.Wendl .) J.F.Macbr.
    • Acacia discolor (Andrews) Willd.
    • Acacia botrycephala (mentioned as a synonym)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Australia.
  • Specifically found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
  • Grows in sunny areas and dry woodlands.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Variable plant ranging from a small shrub (about 1 meter) to a small tree (up to about 6 meters).
  • Dense shrub to 3 meters with a 2-meter spread.
  • Evergreen dense shrub (2.5m x 1.5m).
  • Fast-growing.
  • Ferny, dark green, shiny pinnate leaves with larger and fewer leaflets.
  • Young shoots are reddish in color.
  • Creamy yellow or pale yellow globular flowers that are profuse.
  • Flowering time is from Autumn to Winter to Spring depending on the location.
  • Interesting fruit/seed pods.

Etymology

  • The term "terminalis" is derived from the Latin word meaning "at the end of" or "terminal," potentially referencing its growth habit.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant has extrafloral nectaries that may be adaptations for bird pollination.
  • Presents a pollination system that is unique in the mimosoid legumes (self-incompatible tree).

Resources and Further Information

  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 182093 (TSN 182093) - Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • NSW Herbarium
  • NEW SOUTH WALES FLORA ONLINE
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Australian Native Plants Society, Canberra Region Inc