Scientific Name: Acacia bakeri

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  • Pronunciation:
    ah-KAY-sha
  • Common Name:
    Marblewood
  • Derivation:
    Acacia: Gr. akakia - to sharpen (first species described had short, pointed leaves)
  • Type:
    Tree
  • Family:
    MIMOSACEAE
  • Status:
    Select Status
  • Flowers:
    Ball, Cream, spring
  • Fruit:
    Pod
  • Flowers Color:
    Select Color
  • Fruit Color:
    Select Color
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest
  • Species List:
    Bush food, Craft, Janet, Dandaloo, Kin Kin Arboretum, Upper Yandina Creek, Regional Ecosystem 12.9-10.16. Regional Ecosystem 12.9-10.16x1.
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

An acacia from the rainforest. Three veins running the length of the phyllode

Landscaping Notes

Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery. Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare