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Green wattle
Acacia decurrens
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="green-wattle"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Haiti, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
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Belgium
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Brazil
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China
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Colombia
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Congo (DRC)
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Ecuador
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Fiji
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France
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Haiti
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India
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Netherlands
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New Zealand
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Portugal
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South Africa
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Spain
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Sri Lanka
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Taiwan
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Zimbabwe
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Fabales
(Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Acacia
Species
Acacia decurrens
(Green wattle)
Names in Other Languages
French
acacia noir
German
schwarze Akazie
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Green wattle?
The scientific name of Green wattle is Acacia decurrens. It belongs to the genus Acacia.
What is the conservation status of Green wattle?
Green wattle (Acacia decurrens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Green wattle live?
Green wattle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Haiti, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Angola, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Congo (Republic), Ecuador, Eswatini, Fiji.
What family does Green wattle belong to?
Green wattle (Acacia decurrens) belongs to the genus Acacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Green wattle endangered?
No, Green wattle (Acacia decurrens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Green wattle belong to?
Green wattle (Acacia decurrens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Green wattle?
The closest relatives of Green wattle in the genus Acacia include Acacia, Alpine Wattle, Alupa, Arkaroola Wattle, Ausfeld's Wattle.
Genus Acacia — 20 Species
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Acacia
Acacia lysiphloia
Alpine Wattle
Acacia alpina
Alupa
Acacia victoriae
Arkaroola Wattle
Acacia confluens
Ausfeld's Wattle
Acacia ausfeldii
Baker's Wattle
Acacia bakeri
Balaar
Acacia pendula
Bank catclaw
Acacia redolens
Basedow's Wattle
Acacia basedowii
Belalie
Acacia stenophylla
Bellinger River Wattle
Acacia chrysotricha
black gidgee
Acacia pruinocarpa
black gidgee
Acacia argyrodendron
black wattle
Acacia plectocarpa
black wattle
Acacia implexa
black wattle
Acacia concurrens
black wattle
Acacia celsa
black wattle
Acacia aulacocarpa
Black wattle
Acacia mearnsii
Black wattle
Acacia mangium
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