Acacia trulliformis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia trulliformis |
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Acacia
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Acacia trulliformis is a type of shrub that belongs to the Acacia family. It is special because it only grows in a specific area of southwestern Australia. This means it is endemic to that region.
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What Does Acacia trulliformis Look Like?
This spreading shrub usually grows to be about 0.9 to 2.2 metres (3 to 7 ft) tall. Its branches are angled, a bit hairy, and sometimes sticky with resin.
Leaves and Flowers
Like most Acacia plants, Acacia trulliformis has special leaf-like parts called phyllodes instead of true leaves. These phyllodes are hairy when they are young. As they get older, they become smooth (this is called glabrous). They are usually not perfectly even on both sides. Their shape can be oval or oblong-oval. They are about 1.5 to 4.5 cm (0.59 to 1.77 in) long and 8 to 16 mm (0.31 to 0.63 in) wide. Each phyllode has two to four main lines (nerves) running along its length.
The plant blooms in September, showing off bright yellow flowers. These flowers grow in small groups called inflorescences. They appear on one or two heads along a stem that is 2 to 8 mm (0.079 to 0.315 in) long. The flower heads are round or oval-shaped, about 5 to 6 mm (0.20 to 0.24 in) across. Each head is packed with 62 to 75 golden flowers.
Seed Pods
After the flowers bloom, the plant forms leathery seed pods. These pods are a bit hairy and have a narrow, oblong shape. They can be straight or slightly S-shaped. Each pod can grow up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long and 5 to 6 mm (0.20 to 0.24 in) wide. Inside the pods are dark brown seeds that are somewhat shiny. The seeds are oblong-oval, about 3.5 to 4 mm (0.14 to 0.16 in) long. Each seed has a small, white, fleshy part at one end called an aril.
How Acacia trulliformis is Classified
Scientists group living things based on how they are related. This is called taxonomy. Acacia trulliformis is part of a group called the Acacia flavipila group. Scientists believe it is closely related to another plant called Acacia loxophylla.
Where Does Acacia trulliformis Grow?
This plant is native to a region in Western Australia called the Great Southern. It prefers to grow in sandy loam soils. You can find Acacia trulliformis from the southeast of Ongerup all the way down to the Gordon Inlet in the southeast. It often grows on flat areas near creeks. It is usually found as part of Eucalyptus occidentalis woodland communities, which are like forests made up of certain types of eucalyptus trees.
