It prefers warm to very hot climates with arid conditions. It can be found in the central-western part of Western Australia, at altitudes ranging from 10 to 500 meters. The plant thrives in areas with a rainfall of 95 to 230 mm and is capable of growing on various soil types, including saline and calcareous soils. Additionally, it has the potential to stabilize soil on calcareous and saline terrains.
Whispering myall
Acacia iilan, also known as whispering myall, is a hardy shrub or small tree with a slow growth rate. It typically reaches a height of 3-6 meters, but under favorable conditions, it can grow as tall as 12 meters. This plant is native to the central-western part of Western Australia and thrives in warm to very hot and arid zones. It has the potential to stabilize soil, particularly on calcareous and saline soils.
Acacia iilan
Australia
- It belongs to the family Fabaceae. - The leaves of Acacia iilan are bipinnate, and the leaflets are small and gray-green in color. - The flowers are pale yellow and occur in small globular clusters. - The plant is known for its drought tolerance and ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions. - Acacia iilan is often used for soil stabilization in arid and saline areas. - It is also valued for its ornamental features, including its round-crowned habit and attractive flowers.
- Grows on sands and loams, including saline, calcareous types.
A very hardy, large, slow growing shrub or small tree, 3 - 6 m tall, with round - crowned to spreading habit. Under favourable conditions it may grow as large as 12 m tall and 15 m across. It occurs naturally in the warm to very hot and arid zones in the central - western part of Western Australia, altitude 10 - 500 m and rainfall of 95 - 230 mm. Grows on sands and loams, including saline, calcareous types. Has potential for soil stabilisation on calcareous and saline soils.