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Black Wattle

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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




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Last reviewed 09 July 2020
Last updated 09 July 2020