- Pronunciation: ah-KAY-sha fim-bree-AH-tah
- Common Name: Brisbane Wattle, Brisbane Golden Wattle
- Derivation: Acacia: Gr. akakia - to sharpen (first Species described had short, pointed Leaves) fimbriata: L. fimbriatus - fringed (fringed edge of Leaf can be seen with a hand lens)
- Type: Shrub, Tree
- Family: MIMOSACEAE
- Status: Weed This introduced Plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native Species.
- Flowers: Yellow, balls, racemes
- Fruit: Pod
- Vegetation Type: Open Eucalypt Forest well drained soils.
- Species List: Heritage Park, Fraser Island, Johns, Janet, Cranks Creek, NNS,
Cultural Notes
TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential: Planted on some restoration sites Wattle Seed: Around Brisbane, A. fimbriata (Brisbane wattle) is one of the Species that has been tried and seems to be well received. Mostly, commercial products are prepared by lightly baking the Seed, then grinding it to a powder. The Most popular commercial products containing wattleseed are breads, biscuits cakes, and ice cream. Wattleseed 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.
Landscaping Notes
CONTROL METHODS; Successfully propogated by Noosa & District Landcare.
Successfully propagated by Florabunda Bushcare nursery, Woombye
Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery
