Acacia elata
Cedar Wattle | |
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trunk of Acacia elata, Blue Mountains National Park, Australia | |
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Cross-section of Acacia elata log | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Acacia |
Species: | A. elata |
Binomial name | |
Acacia elata Benth. | |
Synonyms | |
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Acacia elata the Cedar Wattle or Mountain Cedar Wattle is a tree found in eastern Australia.[2] Often up to 18 metres tall when mature, exceptional specimens reach over 30 metres. The habitat is near rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest in various situations. An attractive plant with delicate foliage, it is sometimes seen in cultivation. Its timber is attractive, close-grained, strong and hard, and is suitable for carpentry and turning.
References
- ↑ ILDIS LegumeWeb
- ↑ "Acacia elata". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
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Further Readings
Donaldson, J.E.; Richardson, D.M.; Wilson, J.R.U. (September 2014). "The seed ecology of an ornamental wattle in South Africa — Why has Acacia elata not invaded a greater area?". South African Journal of Botany 94 (1): 40-45. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2014.05.004.
Castro-Diez, P.; Langendoen, T.; Poorter, L.; Saldana-Lopez, A. (November 2011). "Predicting Acacia invasive success in South Africa on the basis of functional traits, native climatic niche and human use". Biodiversity and Conservation 20 (12): 2729-2743. doi:10.1007/s10531-011-0101-5. Retrieved 1 May 2015.