Acacia rendlei facts for kids
Acacia rendlei is a type of shrub found in Western Australia. It belongs to the large Acacia family, which is known for its many different species. This plant is special because it only grows in a certain part of southwestern Australia.
Quick facts for kids Acacia rendlei |
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Acacia
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rendlei
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About the Rendlei Wattle
The Acacia rendlei is a thick, spreading shrub. It can grow to be about 0.3 to 1.1 meters (1 to 3.6 feet) tall. This plant has a complex, tangled shape.
Its branches are smooth and have sharp, spine-like parts called stipules. These spines are about 6 to 17 millimeters long. Like many Acacia plants, it has phyllodes instead of true leaves. Phyllodes are flattened leaf stems that look and act like leaves.
The phyllodes of the Rendlei Wattle are evergreen and have a strong smell. They are shaped like a half-leaf and are about 6.5 to 10 millimeters long. They are also 4.5 to 7.5 millimeters wide. The main vein on these phyllodes is not very easy to see.
Flowers and Seeds
This shrub blooms from October to December. It produces bright yellow flowers. The flowers grow in simple groups, either alone or in pairs. These groups appear where the leaf meets the stem, which is called the axil. Each flower group is round and has 26 to 32 golden-colored flowers.
After the flowers bloom, firm, paper-like seed pods grow. These pods are narrow and oblong, reaching up to 45 millimeters long. They are about 6.5 to 8 millimeters wide. Inside the pods are elliptic-shaped seeds. Each seed is about 4.5 millimeters long. It has a linear aril, which is a fleshy covering that wraps around the base of the seed.
Where it Grows
The Acacia rendlei is found in the Wheatbelt and Goldfields-Esperance areas of Western Australia. It often grows on flat lands and small hills. You can find it in rocky soils that contain calcium carbonate, which makes the soil chalky. It also grows in loamy or sandy soils.
This plant is spread out across a wide area. It grows from the Parker Range in the west to the Kanandah Station in the east. It is often part of open Eucalyptus woodland communities. This means it grows among groups of eucalyptus trees.
