Acacia pycnantha
Australian Golden Wattle, Broad Leaved Wattle
Other regional names: Broadleaf Wattle +2 more
- Broadleaf Wattle
- Golden Wattle
- South Australian Golden Wattle
Also known as: Acacia petiolaris Lehm. +6 more
- Acacia petiolaris Lehm.
- Acacia pycnantha var. diglandulosa Reader
- Acacia pycnantha var. petiolaris H.Vilm.
- Acacia pycnantha var. pycnantha
- Acacia westonii Maiden
- Racosperma pycnanthum (Benth.) Pedley
- Racosperma pycnathum (Benth.) Pedley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in Australasia, Acacia pycnantha (commonly known as Australian golden wattle or Broad-leaved Wattle) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Cyprus, India, Italy, Jawa, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain, Tanzania, Tasmania, Western Australia