Allocasuarina verticillata
Common Name:
Drooping Sheoak
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Murray Mallee, Gippsland Highlands, Snowfields (BCDEHJKLMNPRSTVWXZ) SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Dry, exposed ridges and cliffs. Common along the main road or Darby Saddle
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Flower Description:
Male spikes yellow brown
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Habit:
Tree to 12 m
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species has cones that are to 30- 50 mm and the valves on the cones are long and sharp
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria