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black wattle

Acacia implexa

Least Concern

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The black wattle (Acacia implexa) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across South Africa and Taiwan.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across South Africa and Taiwan.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Acacia implexa (black wattle)

Similar Species in Acacia

Acacia lysiphloia

Acacia victoriae

Arkaroola Wattle

Acacia confluens

Ausfeld's Wattle

Acacia ausfeldii

Near Threatened

Acacia redolens

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Flowering Plants

Legumes & Allies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of black wattle?

The scientific name of black wattle is Acacia implexa. It belongs to the genus Acacia.

What is the conservation status of black wattle?

black wattle (Acacia implexa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does black wattle live?

black wattle is found in Distributed across South Africa and Taiwan.. Countries include South Africa, Taiwan.

What family does black wattle belong to?

black wattle (Acacia implexa) belongs to the genus Acacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is black wattle endangered?

No, black wattle (Acacia implexa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does black wattle belong to?

black wattle (Acacia implexa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of black wattle?

The closest relatives of black wattle in the genus Acacia include Acacia, Alpine Wattle, Alupa, Arkaroola Wattle, Ausfeld's Wattle.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Acacia — 20 Species

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Acacia lysiphloia

Acacia victoriae

Arkaroola Wattle

Acacia confluens

Ausfeld's Wattle

Acacia ausfeldii

Acacia redolens

Basedow's Wattle

Acacia basedowii

Acacia stenophylla

Bellinger River Wattle

Acacia chrysotricha

Acacia pruinocarpa

Acacia argyrodendron

Acacia plectocarpa

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black wattle

Acacia implexa

LC

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Acacia concurrens

Acacia aulacocarpa

Acacia mearnsii

Data verified March 2026

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