Acacia dealbata subsp. subalpina Tindale & Kodela
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Subfamily Mimosoideae
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Common name: Monaro Silver-wattle, Small-leaved Silver Wattle
Acacia dealbata subsp. subalpina Tindale & Kodela APNI* Synonyms: Racosperma dealbatum subsp. subalpinum (Tindale & Kodela) Pedley APNI*
Acacia aff. dealbata (Monaro) APNI*
Description: Shrub or small tree to 5 m high, rarely to 10 m high.
Pinnae 0.5–2.5 cm long, occasionally to 3 cm long; pinnules mostly 0.7–4 mm long.
Distribution and occurrence: south from the Brindabella Ra. and Braidwood area. Grows usually at higher altitudes.
NSW subdivisions: ST
Other Australian states: Vic.
The name 'subalpina' refers to the often subalpine habitat of this subspecies. See also original description by P.G. Kodela & M.D. Tindale, Telopea 9(2): 319–322 (2001).
Text by P.G. Kodela (updated July 2012)
Taxon concept: P.G. Kodela & G.J. Harden (2002)
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