Family

Fabaceae

Distribution

Infrequent from Westonia S to near Dunn Swamp but locally common in Kulin area, south-western W.A.

Description

Shrub not obviously resinous. Phyllodes elliptic to oblong-elliptic or oblanceolate, mostly 1.5–2.2 cm long, 3–6 mm wide, 2–3 times as long as wide, mostly obviously tomentulose. Bracteoles ovate to lanceolate, long-pedicellate, exserted in buds.

Habitat

In low eucalypt woodland in poorly to well drained clay loam or brown sand.

Specimens

W.A.: Westonia, 15 Feb. 1953, S.C.Bennett s.n. (PERTH); Emu Rock, B.R.Maslin 560 (MEL, NY, PERTH); 8 km E of Kulin, K.Newbey 3222 (CANB, K, NY, PERTH, RH); 15 km E of Dunn Swamp, K.Newbey 8131 (PERTH).

FOA Reference

Data derived from Flora of Australia Volumes 11A (2001), 11B (2001) and 12 (1998), products of ABRS, ©Commonwealth of Australia

Author

R.S.Cowan, B.R.Maslin