Acacia dimidiata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia dimidiata |
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Least Concern (NCA)
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Acacia
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dimidiata
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The Acacia dimidiata is a type of small tree. It belongs to the Acacia family, which is also known as wattles. You can find this tree growing naturally in northern Australia. It lives in places like the Northern Territory and Queensland. Scientists say it is a "least concern" species, meaning it is not currently in danger of disappearing.
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Local Names for the Acacia dimidiata
This tree has special names given by different Aboriginal groups.
- The MalakMalak and Matngala people call it Pari.
- The Wagiman people know it as garninyjan.
- The Warray people call it wirril.
What Does the Acacia dimidiata Look Like?
This tree usually grows to be about 2–4 metres (7–13 ft) tall. Its small branches are silvery and have ribs. They are also covered in thick hairs.
Flowers and Leaves
The Acacia dimidiata blooms with flowers from March to July. It then grows fruits from August to October. The tree has small leaf-like parts called stipules. These stipules are brown, hairy, and stay on the tree.
The leaves of this tree are not shaped the same on both sides. They are widest below the middle. Each leaf can be 70–155 millimetres (3–6 in) long and 35–95 millimetres (1–4 in) wide. They have four to five main veins starting from the base. There are also clear glands near where the leaf connects to the stem.
The flowers grow in deep yellow spikes. These spikes appear where the leaves meet the branches.
Where It Grows
You can find the Acacia dimidiata growing in open forests.
