Acacia auriculiformis
Akashmoni, Black Wattle
Other regional names: Darwin Black Wattle +4 more
- Darwin Black Wattle
- Earleaf Acacia
- Earpod Wattle
- Northern Black Wattle
- Papuan Wattle
Also known as: Acacia auriculaeformis Benth. +1 more
- Acacia auriculaeformis Benth.
- Racosperma auriculiforme (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Pedley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia and Australasia, Acacia auriculiformis (commonly known as Akashmoni or Black Wattle) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Maluku, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Queensland
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Benin, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China Southeast, Cook Is., East Himalaya, Florida, Guinea, Hawaii, India, Laos, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicobar Is., Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Réunion, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Windward Is., Zaïre