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juniper wattle
Scientific Name: Acacia ulicifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Acacia ulicifolia: Juniper Wattle
Acacia ulicifolia, commonly known as Juniper Wattle or Prickly Moses, is a member of the Mimosaceae family. This plant is noted for its prickly phyllodes, which contribute to its usefulness as a barrier or hedge.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant's prickly phyllodes may deter animals and could pose a physical hazard.
Considerations for Children
- The plant's prickly phyllodes may pose a physical hazard.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acacia ulicifolia (Salisb.)
- Family: Mimosaceae (Mimosa family)
- Common Names: Juniper Wattle, Prickly Moses
- Name Origin: The name "ulicifolia" refers to the gorse-like foliage, reminiscent of the Ulex genus.
Distribution and Habitat
- Acacia ulicifolia is common around Sydney and has a distribution ranging from Queensland to Melbourne.
- It is found in Heath Woodland and prefers or tolerates moist soils.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a decumbent to erect shrub, typically 0.5 to 2 meters high, but sometimes reaching 3 meters.
- The bark is smooth and grey.
- Branchlets are terete and can be sparsely to densely hairy.
- Stipules are subulate, measuring 1 to 2 mm long.
- It is described as an open prickly shrub
Ecological Role
- It is used as a barrier or hedge to deter humans and animals.
Quirky Facts
- The Juniper Wattle is often the first of the Wattles to flower each season, usually in late June.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Acacia ulicifolia.
- Tasmania's Threatened Species Link provides a Species Management Profile for Acacia ulicifolia.
- Dave's Garden is a community where people share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.