Golden wreath wattle
It is a subtropical plant. It occurs in coastal areas of Western Australia. It will grow on calcareous or sandy soils. It prefers light to medium soils. It requires an open sunny position. It is drought resistant and frost tolerant. It can stand some salting. It grows well in subtropical regions. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 125-1,200 m above sea level. It grows below 300 m above sea level. It is wind resistant. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Wittunga Botanical Gardens.
Also known as:
Blue-leaf wattle, Goudwilger, Keo lieu, Orange Wattle, Port Jackson wattle, Weeping wattle
Synonyms
- Acacia cyanophylla Lindl.
- Mimosa saligna Labill.
- Racosperma saligna (Labill.) Pedley
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Gum
Where does Golden wreath wattle grow?
Found in: Africa, Algeria, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Cyprus, East Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, France, Greece, India, Indochina, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Pakistan, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, St Helena, Syria, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, United States, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. It has become a weed in South Africa. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Golden wreath wattle
Cultivation: It is grown from seed. The seed need treatment to break the hard seed coat. Normally this is by putting the seeds in very hot water and letting the water cool down overnight then planting the seeds immediately. It can be grown from cuttings. Trees re-sprout from the base when cut down.
Edible Uses: The seeds are eaten. They are crushed to flour.
Production: It is usually fast growing.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Golden wreath wattle Photos
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