It prefers hot, semi-arid zones and is typically found in low-lying areas. It thrives at altitudes ranging from 250 to 400 meters. The plant can tolerate salt and waterlogging stresses and is commonly found in various soil types, including loams, clay with a thin covering of sand, and stony heavy clays. It typically grows in monospecific stands in low open forests and woodlands, often in association with other plant species such as Acacia stenophylla and Melaleuca uncinata.
Mullan Wattle
Acacia maconochieana, also known as mullan wattle, is a small, fast-growing tree that typically reaches a height of 12 meters. It is highly adaptable to hot, semi-arid environments, tolerating salt and waterlogging stresses. This species is valued for its potential use in fodder, firewood, and timber production, and is known for its high palatability to cattle. The timber of this tree is heavy and has a distinct contrast between its yellowish sapwood and dark brown heartwood. Additionally, it is an excellent firewood with high calorific value.
Acacia maconochieana
Australia
- This species is also known as Mullan wattle. - It is a small to moderately fast-growing tree, reaching a height of up to 12 meters. - It is native to hot, semi-arid zones in the central-western part of the Northern Territory and adjacent areas of Western Australia. - Acacia maconochieana is highly tolerant of salt and waterlogging stresses. - It typically grows in low open forests and woodlands, sometimes forming monospecific stands. - The species is often found in association with Acacia stenophylla and Melaleuca uncinata. - It has potential for fodder, firewood, and small timber production. - Cattle find it highly palatable, with a digestibility rate of 41% and a protein level of 12%. - The timber of Acacia maconochieana is heavy, with a distinct contrast between the yellowish sapwood and the dark brown heartwood. - It is a valuable firewood, with a high upper calorific value of 19.4 MJ/kg. - However, it does produce a significant amount of ash when burned.
A. maconochieana prefers loams, clay with a thin covering of sand, and stony heavy clays.
A small, erect, moderately fast growing tree, to 12 m tall. Occurs in hot, semi - arid zones, mainly on low lying areas in the central - western part of the Northern Territory and adjacent part of Western Australia, altitude 250 - 400 m, rainfall 270 - 400 mm. The species is highly tolerant of salt and waterlogging stresses, and is found on loams, clay with a thin covering of sand and stony heavy clays. It usually occurs in monospecific stands of low open forest and woodland, but is also found in association with Acacia stenophylla and Melaleuca uncinata. It has potential for fodder, firewood and small, round timber production. It appears to have a high palatability to cattle, with digestibility of 41% and a protein level of 12%. The timber is heavy with a broad band of yellowish sapwood which contrasts sharply with the dark brown heart-wood. An excellent firewood, with upper calorific value of 19.4 MJ/kg, but leaves a lot of ash.