Black wattle
Acacia mangium Willd.
Acacia mangium is a flowering tree in the Fabaceae family, native to northeastern Queensland, Papua New Guinea, Papua, and the eastern Maluku Islands. It is known by several common names, including black wattle, hickory wattle, mangium, and forest mangrove. The species is used in environmental management and for its wood.
Description
Acacia mangium, described in 1806 by Willd., is a member of the genus Acacia and belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is distributed across regions including Australia, Papua New Guinea, and parts of Southeast Asia. The species is commonly referred to as black wattle in English and other local names in its native range. It is utilized for environmental purposes and as a source of timber.
Other common names
Black wattleBrown SalwoodHickory Wattleblack-wattlebrown-salwoodnorthern wattlesally wattleSabah salwoodbroadleaf salwood
Distribution
MM · SC · LK · CU · BN · CK · BR · AS · WS · PW · BD · CO · TH · KM · FM · VN · SG · Cimitarra · SR · YT · CM · ID · IN · MY · GY · MG · PG · CN · SL · PH
Synonyms
Racosperma mangiumAcacia holosericea var. glabrataAcacia glaucescensMangium montanum
