Acacia mangium
Black Wattle, Black Wattle
Other regional names: Broadleaf Salwood +1 more
- Broadleaf Salwood
- Sabah Salwood
Also known as: Acacia glaucescens Kaneh. & Hatus. +5 more
- Acacia glaucescens Kaneh. & Hatus.
- Acacia holosericea A.Cunn.
- Acacia holosericea var. glabrata C.T.White
- Acacia mangium var. mangium
- Mangium montanum Rumph.
- Racosperma mangium (Willd.) Pedley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Acacia mangium (commonly known as Black wattle) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Acacia is notably large, comprising more than 1050 species.
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, 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)
Bangladesh, Borneo, Cameroon, Comoros, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guinea, Hawaii, India, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Northern Territory, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tokelau-Manihiki, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam, Zaïre