Wattles
Acacia species and cultivars
Note that many of the Acacias you encounter on the internet could be African or American species (some of which could even be weeds if grown in Australia).
Be sure to also check the websites listed in the General Information section, many of which will have information about Acacias also.
Queensland (General information)
Australia (General information)
World Wide Wattle A collaboration of several government and research bodies, providing information about Australian Acacias.
The Genus Acacia extensive information from the Australian National Botanic Gardens
Acacia The National Forestry Education and Awareness Network
Species or Cultivars
Acacia aulacocarpa (Brown salwood, Hickory wattle) James Cook University James Cook University James Cook University
Acacia aneura (Mulga) Species Bank, Department of the Environment and Water Resources
Mulga (
Acacia aneura) Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Acacia bidwillii - See Vachellia (below)
Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) Species Bank, Department of the Environment and Water Resources
Rosewood (
Acacia fasciculifera) Flora of Lamington National Park, Qld
Brigalow (
Acacia harpophylla) Dept of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Queensland
The Red Wattle (
Acacia leprosa "Scarlet Blaze") Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle, Late Black Wattle) Species Bank, Department of the Environment and Water Resources
Eprapah Wattle (
Acacia perangusta) Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, Bayside Branch
Acacia perangusta (Eprapah Wattle) PDF document about the inclusion of this plant in
Acacia fimbriata and the effect this has on its status as a threatened species. Department of Environment and Heritage
Acacia podalyriifoliaSilver Wattle/Pearl Acacia Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
Acacia simsii (Sim's wattle, Heathland wattle) James Cook University
Vachellia
More to come in future updates.
Warning: collection, destruction, propagation, movement, sale or purchase of any Australian native plant (including seeds or spores) may be subject to laws and regulations. Be sure to check with appropriate authorities before engaging in these activities, even on private property. Other laws may also apply to the treatment and movement of plant or soil material (for example, to control the spread of weeds, pests and diseases.)