About Acacia uncifolia (J.M.Black) O'Leary
Common Name and Endemic Status
Acacia uncifolia, commonly called coast wirilda, is a species of wattle that is endemic to south-eastern Australia.
Growth Form and Size
It grows as a tall shrub or small tree, reaching 2 to 6 metres in height and 2 to 4 metres in width.
Geographic Distribution
This species occurs in coastal regions of South Australia and Victoria, on Tasmania’s Flinders Island, and may also grow on other islands in Bass Strait.
Habitat and Substrate
Its preferred habitats are coastal heathland, shrubland, and dry open woodland growing on calcarenite soils.
Phyllode and Flower Characteristics
The phyllodes of this plant have hooked tips, and its flowers are pale yellow.
Ecological Role
Acacia uncifolia acts as a host plant for the wireleaf mistletoe.
Conservation Status
It is classified as Rare under Tasmania’s Threatened Species Protection Act 1995.
