Acacia aemula
| Acacia aemula | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Acacia |
| Species: | A. aemula |
| Binomial name | |
| Acacia aemula Maslin | |
Acacia aemula is a shrub belonging to the genus Acacia. It is native to an area along the south coast of Western Australia.[1][2]
The shrub is prostrate to semi-prostrate, open branched and rush-like that typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.4 metres (0.66 to 1.3 ft). It produces white-cream flowers from May to June and grows in sandy soils, granite outcrops and flats near creeks.[1]
Two varieties are recognized :
- Acacia aemula var. aemula
- Acacia aemula var. muricata
See also
References
- 1 2 "Acacia aemula". FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
- ↑ "Acacia aemula Maslin". Atlas of Living Australia. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
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