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Acacia paradoxa

Acacia Hedge, Hedge Wattle
Other regional names: Kangaroo Thorn +4 more
  • Kangaroo Thorn
  • Kangaroo Wattle
  • Kangaroothorn
  • Paradox Acacia
  • Prickly Acacia
Also known as: Acacia armata f. armata +18 more
  • Acacia armata f. armata
  • Acacia armata f. hybrida Siebert & Voss
  • Acacia armata f. micrantha (A.Dietr.) Voss
  • Acacia armata f. microcantha (Dietr.) Siebert & Voss
  • Acacia armata f. ornithophora (Sweet) Siebert & Voss
  • Acacia armata f. tristis (Graham) Siebert & Voss
  • Acacia armata f. undulata Siebert & Voss
  • Acacia armata R.Br.
  • Acacia armata var. angustifolia Benth.
  • Acacia armata var. armata
  • Acacia armata var. bartheriana hort. ex Chopinet
  • Acacia armata var. linearifolia Ser.
  • Acacia armata var. longipedunculata Regel
  • Acacia armata var. microphylla Benth.
  • Acacia armata var. ornithophora (Sweet) Benth.
  • Acacia armata var. paradoxa (DC.) Ser.
  • Acacia armata var. pendula Seem.
  • Acacia armata var. plana Ser.
  • Acacia armata var. typica Domin
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Acacia paradoxa (commonly known as Acacia-Hedge or Hedge Wattle) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Acacia genus, encompassing over 1050 species globally.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria

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)
California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, India, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Palestine, Tasmania, Western Australia, Zaïre

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