Tree identification manual - North East Downs Landcare Group

River myall, fragrant myall, belalie, dunthy
Botanical name
Acacia stenophylla
Areas
1 & 2
Usual flowering time
Spring - summer
Distribution
Found mostly on river channels in the area with 250 to 650 mm rainfall. On the Condamine River banks and
local tributaries.
Description
Height: Up to 6 metres.
Bark: Dark grey-brown, finely furrowed.
Leaves: Long and narrow, usually dull green in colour not curved.
Inflorescence: Flowers, very pale yellow clustered in balls.
Fruit: Long pods up to 7.5cm with distinct constrictions between seeds. Grey or bluish grey in colour.
Distinctive features
Primarily found on watercourses, or waterlogged areas in heavy clay soil. Strongly willow like appearance
with long thin leaves and rough bark.
Vegetation community
Riverine communities including red gum, river sheoak, coolibah.
Associated soils
This community occurs on a wide range of different soil types. Many of the larger areas have been cleared
and cultivated. Numerous examples of stream bank instability occur. Further clearing should be restricted
and many cleared areas revegetated.
Local example
Found on most watercourses in clay soil areas. Plants can be seen in the watercourse on Doctors Creek
where the Warrego Hwy crosses it near Jondaryan.
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