Acacia stictophylla
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Acacia stictophylla, also known as Dandenong Range Cinnamon Wattle, is a species of Acacia
that is endemic to Victoria
, Australia
. The species was first formally described in the botanical journal Muelleria
in 2009. Previous to this it was included in the species Acacia leprosa
and was often referred to as the "Dandenong Range
variant".
The Dandenong Range Cinnamon Wattle is listed as "Rare in Victoria" on the Department of Sustainability and Environment's Advisory List of Rare Or Threatened Plants In Victoria.
Acacia
Acacia is a genus of shrubs and trees belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae, first described in Africa by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1773. Many non-Australian species tend to be thorny, whereas the majority of Australian acacias are not...
that is endemic to Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The species was first formally described in the botanical journal Muelleria
Muelleria
Muelleria is a peer-reviewed scientific journal on botany published by the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. It focuses on topics relating to plants, algae, and fungi in the southern hemisphere and Australia in particular. The journal was named in honour of Victorian Government botanist Ferdinand...
in 2009. Previous to this it was included in the species Acacia leprosa
Acacia leprosa
Acacia leprosa, also known as Cinnamon Wattle, is an acacia native to Australia. It occurs in woodland in New South Wales and Victoria. It occurs as a hardy shrub or small tree. The phyllodes are 3-14 cm long and contain oil glands...
and was often referred to as the "Dandenong Range
Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, approximately 35 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia...
variant".
The Dandenong Range Cinnamon Wattle is listed as "Rare in Victoria" on the Department of Sustainability and Environment's Advisory List of Rare Or Threatened Plants In Victoria.