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green wattle

Scientific Name: Acacia decurrens

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Acacia decurrens - Green Wattle

Acacia decurrens, commonly known as Green Wattle, is a perennial tree or shrub also referred to by several other common names including acacia bark, early black wattle, Sydney wattle, wattle bark, tan wattle, golden teak, or Brazilian teak.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text references a warning about feeding green wattle pods to stock, although the specific danger is not described.

Considerations for Children

  • The text references a warning about feeding green wattle pods to stock, although the specific danger is not described.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acacia decurrens Willd. APNI*
  • Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae (Mimosoideae subfamily)
  • Synonyms: Mimosa decurrens, Racosperma decurrens

Distribution and Habitat

  • Acacia decurrens, or Sydney green wattle, is native to parts of central and southern New South Wales (NSW), Australia. It is endemic to NSW.
  • It's found in sheltered forests.
  • Acacia parramattensis, another species of green wattle, is distributed south from the Wollemi area to Tumut and as far west as Grenfell.

Ecological Role

  • Green wattle can spread and invade grasslands, reducing grazing areas for animals.
  • It competes with and replaces indigenous grassland and riverine vegetation.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Acacia decurrens is typically an erect, medium-sized tree, reaching up to 15 meters in height, but can grow to 20-22 meters under favorable conditions.
  • It has a green trunk and dark green bipinnate leaves.
  • The bark can be smooth (later rough), and varies in color, appearing green, dark grey, dark brown, or black.
  • Branchlets are strongly ridged.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text mentions a metallic green beetle that is observed on wattle trees during the summer.

Quirky Facts

  • Some common names, like "Golden Teak" and "Brazilian Teak," suggest historical uses of the wood, possibly for timber or tannin extraction.

Further Information

  • PlantNET Flora Online
  • Dave's Garden
  • Wrigley Botanical Garden, Catalina Island, Los Angeles
  • ResearchGate