Acacia acinacea Lindley

Common name(s): Wreath Wattle, Gold Dust Wattle, Round Leaf Wattle

Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Synonym(s): Acacia rotundifolia Hook. Bot. Mag 1843, Acacia cyclophylla Schldl. 1847, Acacia obliqua A. Cunn. ex Benth., Hook. Lond.J.Bot.1842
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Plant
Plant
Taken by Ken Harrington at Mt. Torrens, South Australia
Leaf
Leaves
Taken by Ken Harrington
Flower
Flowers
Taken by Ken Harrington
Fruit
Fruit
Taken by Ken Harrington
Seed
Seeds
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Plant Properties
Origin(s)
Australia
  • NSW: CS, CT, SP, SS, ST
  • SA: EA, EP, FR, KI, MU, NL, SE, SL, YP
  • VIC: EH, GR, MI, MM, RI, VP, WA
Plant Type
Evergreen Shrub
Evergreen Shrub
Aspect Range(s)
Sun - Full, Shade - Dappled
Sun - Full,
Shade - Dappled
Habitat Range(s)
Forest - Grassy, Open Woodlands
Forest - Grassy,
Open Woodlands
Habitat Zone(s)
Exposed Stony embankments
Exposed Stony embankments
Mature Height
2-2.5m
2-2.5m
Plant Shape
Bun - Low
Bun - Low
Domed - Broad
Domed - Broad
Bun - Low Bun - Low,
Domed - Broad Domed - Broad
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Life Span
5-10yrs
5-10yrs
Leaf Properties
Colour (front)
Grey-green
Grey-green
Colour (back)
Grey-green
Grey-green
Shape(s)
Oblong
Oblong
Oval
Oval
Oblong Oblong,
Oval Oval
Aroma
None
None
Texture (front)
Smooth
Smooth
Smooth Smooth
Texture (back)
Smooth
Smooth
Smooth Smooth
Leaf Length(s)
10-12.5mm, 20-25mm
10-12.5mm,
20-25mm
Margin
Entire
Entire
Entire Entire
Cross Section(s)
Flat
Flat
Flat Flat
Venation(s)
Pinnate
Pinnate
Pinnate Pinnate
Arrangement
Alternate & Spiralled
Alternate & Spiralled
Alternate & Spiralled Alternate & Spiralled
Apice(s)
Aristate
Aristate
Aristate Aristate
Base(s)
Cuneate
Cuneate
Cuneate Cuneate
Attachment
Petiolate & Articulate
Petiolate & Articulate
Petiolate & Articulate Petiolate & Articulate
Sheath Length
< 5mm
< 5mm
Sheath Colour(s) (base)
Brown Dark
Brown Dark
Sheath Colour(s) (upper)
Brown-Dark
Brown-Dark
Bark / Stem / Culm Properties
Colour(s) Upper
Brown
Brown
Texture(s) Upper
Smooth
Smooth
Smooth Smooth
Trunk / Stem Construction(s)
Wood Fibres / Solid
Wood Fibres / Solid
Wood Fibres / Solid Wood Fibres / Solid
Trunk / Stem / Culm Cross Section
Terete
Terete
Terete Terete
Flower Properties
Gender: Bisexual
Time(s)
Autumn - Autumn Late
Flower Colour(s)
Yellow-golden
Yellow-golden
Flower Shape(s)
Composite Globular
Composite Globular
Composite Globular Composite Globular
Petal Shape(s)
Linear
Linear
Linear Linear
Aroma(s)
Sweet-slight
Sweet-slight
Arrangement(s)
Spike
Spike
Spike Spike
Pollinator(s)
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees,
Birds,
Butterflies
Stamen Number
many
Fruit Properties
Type
Legume
Legume
Legume Legume
Shape(s)
Falcate
Falcate
Falcate Falcate
Outer Colour(s)
Dull, Grey-brown
Dull,
Grey-brown
Length
30-40mm
30-40mm
Aroma
None
None
Seed Properties
Type
Achene
Achene
Achene Achene
Colour(s)
Black, Buff
Black,
Buff
Shape(s)
Elliptic
Elliptic
Elliptic Elliptic
Texture(s)
Smooth
Smooth
Smooth Smooth
Seed Number
Many
Root Properties
Type
Nodulate
Nodulate
Plate
Plate
Nodulate Nodulate,
Plate Plate
Shallow , Spreading , Suckering
Shallow,
Spreading,
Suckering
Texture
Rough / Scabrous
Rough / Scabrous
Rough / Scabrous Rough / Scabrous
Colour(s)
Brown
Brown
Soil Properties
Type(s)
Clay-loam, Loam, Sandy-loam, Sand, Shaley
Clay-loam,
Loam,
Sandy-loam,
Sand,
Shaley
pH Range(s)
Slightly Acid, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acid,
Neutral,
Slightly Alkaline
Condition(s)
Moist
Moist
Dry
Dry
Moist Moist,
Dry Dry
Poor , Shallow , Well Drained
Poor,
Shallow,
Well Drained
Salinities
None
None
None None
Other Properties / Uses
Bee Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Bird Attraction
Nectar, Insect, Seed
Nectar,
Insect,
Seed
Butterfly Attraction
None
None
Carbon Sequestration Potential
Low
Low
Wood Density
Low 200 - 400 kg/c.m.
Low 200 - 400 kg/c.m.
Coastal
None
None
Edible(s)
None
None
Fire Regeneration(s)
Seed
Seed
Fire Retarding
Poor
Poor
Drought Tolerance
Moderate
Moderate
Frost Tolerance
Good
Good
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Smog Tolerant
Poor
Poor
Indigenous Use(s)
None
None
Landscape Use
Good
Good
Street Use
None
None
Commercial Use(s)
None
None
Maintenance(s)
Pruning - Periodical, Pruning - Shaping
Pruning - Periodical,
Pruning - Shaping
Pests/Diseases
Borers, Gall Wasps
Borers,
Gall Wasps
Special Purpose(s)
Phytophthora Tolerant, Screen, Shade Tolerant, Shady Dry, Shady Moist, Soil Binder, Windbreak
Phytophthora Tolerant,
Screen,
Shade Tolerant,
Shady Dry,
Shady Moist,
Soil Binder,
Windbreak
Vulnerability
LC - Least Concern
LC - Least Concern
Wind Tolerance
Moderate Winds
Moderate Winds
Propagation
Fresh Seed
Weed Potential(s)
Australia
  • NSW: Possible
  • NT: Possible
  • QLD: Possible
  • SA: Possible
  • TAS: Possible
  • VIC: Possible
  • WA: Possible

General Notes

A very showy, hardy little wattle for the garden.

For the layperson the accompanying information describing what is taken as the leaf of the plant, is really a flattened stem or phyllode.

Propagation Notes

Hot Water Stratified Seed
Flowering
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Seed Collecting
Dec, Jan, Feb
Sowing
Aug, Sep, Oct
Material Preparation

Collect pods and store in a paper bag and the seed will fall out as the pods dry. Clean. Store in a cool dark place.

Viability:-       75%

Seeds/gram:- 99

Propagating Mix

Premium Seed Raising Mix

3 parts Premium Seed Raising Mix + 1 part Washed Sand.

Treatment

Pour just off the boil, hot water over the seed. Allow to soak overnight. Strain off the water and pat dry the seed between paper towels. Sow fresh seed, cover with thin layer of soil and then fine gravel, keep moist, place outside in a warm sunny position.

Viable seeds/gram:- 64

Germination time:- fresh 3-5 weeks

Pricking out:-              

Tube Mix:-              Premium Potting Mix

                              3 parts Premium Potting Mix + 1 part Propagating Sand         

Notes

Seed will drop from pods within a day or so of ripening so they need to be watched carefully so you don't miss the seed.