Acacia semilunata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia semilunata |
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Acacia
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semilunata
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| Acacia semilunata occurrence data from Australasian Virtual Herbarium
kybeanensis |
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Acacia semilunata is a type of shrub or small tree. It belongs to the large group of plants known as Acacia. This plant grows naturally in the northeastern part of Australia.
About the Acacia semilunata Plant
What Does It Look Like?
This shrub or tree usually grows to about 5 metres (16.4 ft) tall. Its branches are round and can have a fine, white powdery coating. These branches often have a few straight hairs on them.
Like most Acacia plants, it has special leaf-like structures called phyllodes instead of true leaves. These thin, grey-green phyllodes look crowded on their stems. They are usually shaped like a narrow oval or a wider, rounded rectangle. Each phyllode is about 1.5 to 3 cm (0.59 to 1.18 in) long and 5 to 9 mm (0.20 to 0.35 in) wide. They are smooth, except for a few hairs near the base.
The plant's flowers grow in round clusters, called inflorescences. These clusters are found near where the phyllodes meet the stem. Each flower-head has 15 to 20 golden flowers.
After the flowers bloom, flat, firm seed pods grow. These pods are long and can be slightly curved, reaching up to 8 cm (3.1 in) in length and 4 to 5 mm (0.16 to 0.20 in) in width. Inside the pods, the shiny black seeds are arranged lengthwise. Each seed is oblong (like a stretched circle) and about 4 to 4.5 mm (0.16 to 0.18 in) long.
Where Does It Grow?
Acacia semilunata is found only in a small area of southeastern Queensland, Australia. It grows from a place called Knockbreak Station in the north down to near Stanthorpe in the south.
You can find it on low, rocky hills. It prefers sandy-loamy soils. This plant is part of open Eucalyptus woodland communities, which means it grows alongside many eucalyptus trees.
