Scientific Name: Acacia attenuata

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  • Pronunciation:
    a-KAY-sha ah-ten-you-AH-tah
  • Common Name:
    Whipstick Wattle
  • Derivation:
    Acacia: Gr. akakia - to sharpen (first species described had short, pointed leaves)
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    MIMOSACEAE
  • Status:
    VULNERABLE
  • Flowers:
    Ball, Cream Winter
  • Fruit:
    Pod
  • Flowers Color:
    Select Color
  • Fruit Color:
    Select Color
  • Vegetation Type:
    Dry Eucalypt Forest, open or dry heath.
  • Species List:
    Craft, NLTalks2010, Janet, Regional Ecosystem 12.2.13. Regional Ecosystem 12.9-10.4.
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Acacia species - Many wattle species have gum that exudes from their stems and trunks. The pale gums can be sucked like candy or soaked in water as jelly.Source of fibre.

Identification Notes

Leaves and phyllodes occur on the plant at the same time Flowers in cream balls

Landscaping Notes

Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery