14,681 observationsLeast Concern
golden wreath wattle
Acacia saligna
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Fabales βΊFamily: Fabaceae βΊGenus: Acacia
About
Acacia saligna, commonly known by various names including coojong, golden wreath wattle, orange wattle, blue-leafed wattle, Western Australian golden wattle, and, in Africa, Port Jackson willow, is a small tree in the family Fabaceae. Native to Australia, it is widely distributed throughout the south west corner of Western Australia, extending north as far as the Murchison River, and east to Israelite Bay. The Noongar peoples know the tree as Cujong.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of golden wreath wattle is Acacia saligna.
- The golden wreath wattle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- golden wreath wattle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- golden wreath wattle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- golden wreath wattle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- golden wreath wattle belongs to the order Fabales.
- golden wreath wattle belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- golden wreath wattle belongs to the genus Acacia.