Scientific Name: Acacia fasciculifera

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  • Common Name:
    Scaly Bark
  • Derivation:
    Acacia: Gr. akakia - to sharpen (first species described had short, pointed leaves)
  • Type:
    Tree
  • Family:
    MIMOSACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Cream, singly or in short racemes from phyllode axil, summer, autumn
  • Fruit:
    Dark brown flat pod to 15 cm.
  • Vegetation Type:
    Dry rainforest, vine scrub and open forest
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.

Identification Notes

Midrib and magin prominent on phyllode||

Landscaping Notes

This acacia has a very long life and could be used as a shade tree in large gardens or parks.||