Wirilda, Swamp Wattle
It is a warm temperate plant. It occurs naturally in the cooler parts of Australia. It grows on light to medium soils. It requires well drained soils and a sunny position although it can stand light shade. It is drought and frost resistant. It can grow in arid places. They grow where the minimum temperature is 3-5°C. In Tasmania they occur on Flinders Island. It can tolerate short periods of being in waterlogged soils. It can tolerate some salt. It suits hardiness zones 8-10. Arboretum Tasmania.
Also known as:
Keo son, Silver Wattle
Synonyms
- Acacia crassiuscula Wendl.
- Acacia provincialis A. Camus
- Acacia rostellifera sensu auct.
- Acacia floribunda sensu auct.
- Acacia longissima Chopinet
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Flowers, Pods, Gum
Where does Wirilda grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Azores, Britain, Caucasus, Colombia, Cyprus, East Africa, Easter Island, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, France, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Middle East, New Zealand, North Africa, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Russia, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Tasmania, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Wirilda, Swamp 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 pods are eaten. The seeds are eaten. They can be used to make flour for breads, cakes, pastries and desserts.
Production: It grows quickly. Flowers are produced November to January. Trees do not live a long time.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Wirilda, Swamp Wattle Photos
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