Acacia concurrens
Plant Number: 6
Common Name: Black Wattle
Scientific Name: Acacia concurrens
Derivation of name
Acacia – Greek meaning "thorny tree "
concurrens – describes the converging primary veins on the phyllodes
Description
- Small tree to ten metres, grows in open forest
- Phyllodes alternate, falcate with 3-4 longitudinal veins
- Perfumed flower spikes to 10 cm, winter to spring
- Seed pods narrow and coiled
Human uses
Indigenous Australians used the wood to make boomerangs, spears and clubs. The inner bark made into fibre and used for rope, bags and nets. Seeds were processed, cooked and eaten. Young roots were eaten. Bark was infused with water to treat coughs and colds.
Acknowledgment: Mangroves to Mountains, Bush Heritage
Photo Credit: Andreas Lambrianides