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Details for: Acacia pycnantha
Source: ILDIS World Database of Legumes 2010. (copyright © ILDIS).

Name: Acacia pycnantha Benth.
Nomencl. ref.: in London J. Bot. 1: 351. 1842
Rank: Species
Status: ACCEPTED
Taxonomy (this taxon is included in): Regnum - Plantae
     Divisio - Tracheophyta
          Subdivisio - Spermatophytina
               Class - Magnoliopsida
                    Superordo - Rosanae
                         Ordo - Fabales Bromhead
                              Familia - Fabaceae Lindl.
                                   Tribus - Acacieae
                                        Genus - Acacia Mill.
                                            
Pro parte synonyms: Acacia leiophylla Benth.
Synonyms: Acacia petiolaris Lehm.
Acacia westonii Maiden
Acacia pycnantha var. petiolaris H. Vilm.
 
Comments: A fast growing, rather short-lived, somewhat frost-sensitive species which is, Hybridises with A.williamsonii., Planted (introduced) to the mountain regions of Java., This is the official floral emblem of Australia., widely planted as an ornamental. Has strongly perfumed golden flowers.
Common names: Golden Wattle (English), Green Wattle (English), Sydney Golden Wattle (English)[Credits]
Conservation Status: Not Threatened
Maps: distribution
Occurrence: [It Lu Sa]
Use: Chemical products, Environmental, Food and Drink, Wood