Sydney green wattle
A temperate plant. It occurs naturally in Eastern Australia. It has been introduced to Tasmania. It prefers medium soils and a protected position. It is drought and frost resistant. It grows in areas with a rainfall between 450-3,600 m above sea level. It is frost tender while young. Because of its showy appearance and use as firewood it has been introduced to other countries. It suits warm temperate places. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 9-10. Tasmania Herbarium. In Yunnan.
Also known as:
Akasia, Early Black Wattle, Green Wattle, Queen Wattle, Seemai velam pattai
Synonyms
- Acacia normalis
- Acacia doratoxylon Cunn. var. doratoxylon
- Mimosa decurrens Donn.
- Mimosa decurrens Wendl.
- Racosperma decurrens (Willd.) Pedley
Edible Portion
- Gum, Leaves - tea
Where does Sydney green wattle grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Britain, Caribbean, China, Colombia, East Africa, Ecuador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Haiti, Hawaii, India, Jamaica, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Reunion, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, St Helena, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tasmania, United States, Venezuela, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. This one has spread in an uncontrolled manner in South Africa. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Sydney green 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.
Edible Uses: The gum is eaten. The leaves have been used for tea.
Production: It is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Leaves - tea | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sydney green wattle Photos
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