Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Acacia decurrens (J.C.Wendl.) Willd. FABACEAE green wattle, early black wattle, black wattle umtfolo Highly Invasive, Major problem species Origin: South East Australia Growth Form: Tree Plant Description: Plant: Unarmed, evergreen tree 5–10(–15) m high; devoid of hairs or powdery bloom; branchlets prominently angled with wing-like ridges. Leaves: Bright green, glabrous, bipinnate, feathery; leaflets long (6–15 mm) and slender; a single raised gland occurs at each junction of pinnae pairs. Flowers: Bright yellow, globular flowerheads in large, showy, fragrant sprays, July–August. Fruit: Dark brown pods, glabrous, slightly constricted. Key Features: Control: combination of chemical, mechanical and management techniques Comments: More information: Weeds & Invasive Plants Home Page Photo - leaves K Braun, Swaziland's Alien Plants Database Photo - flowers/leaves Fagg, M. © Australian National Botanic Gardens Photo - tree Unknown photographer © Australian National Botanic Gardens Photo - flowers/leaves The Weeds Society of Western Australia Photo - bark K Braun, Swaziland's Alien Plants Database Photo - tree K Braun, Swaziland's Alien Plants Database Photo - flowers Rob Mackenzie, Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

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