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Golden wattle

Acacia pycnantha

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Libya, South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇱🇾 Libya 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Fabales (豆目)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Acacia
Species
Acacia pycnantha (Golden wattle)

Names in Other Languages

French Acacia doré
German Goldakazie

Similar Species in Acacia

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Alpine Wattle
Acacia alpina
Least Concern
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Alupa
Acacia victoriae
Least Concern
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Bank catclaw
Acacia redolens
Least Concern
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Basedow's Wattle
Acacia basedowii
Least Concern
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black gidgee
Acacia pruinocarpa
Least Concern
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black gidgee
Acacia argyrodendron
Least Concern
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Ausfeld's Wattle
Acacia ausfeldii
Near Threatened
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Acacia
Acacia lysiphloia
Least Concern
View all species in Acacia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden wattle?
The scientific name of Golden wattle is Acacia pycnantha. It belongs to the genus Acacia.
What is the conservation status of Golden wattle?
Golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Golden wattle live?
Golden wattle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Libya, South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, France, India, Italy, Libya, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain.
What family does Golden wattle belong to?
Golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) belongs to the genus Acacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Golden wattle endangered?
No, Golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Golden wattle belong to?
Golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Golden wattle?
The closest relatives of Golden wattle in the genus Acacia include Alpine Wattle, Alupa, Bank catclaw, Basedow's Wattle, black gidgee.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Acacia — 20 Species

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Alpine Wattle
Acacia alpina
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Alupa
Acacia victoriae
LC 🐾
Bank catclaw
Acacia redolens
LC 🐾
Basedow's Wattle
Acacia basedowii
LC 🐾
black gidgee
Acacia pruinocarpa
LC 🐾
black gidgee
Acacia argyrodendron
LC 🐾
Ausfeld's Wattle
Acacia ausfeldii
NT 🐾
Bellinger River Wattle
Acacia chrysotricha
EN 🐾
Black wattle
Acacia mangium
NE 🐾
black wattle
Acacia aulacocarpa
LC 🐾
Black wattle
Acacia mearnsii
NE 🐾
black wattle
Acacia plectocarpa
LC 🐾
Blackwood
Acacia melanoxylon
NE 🐾
Blueskin
Acacia irrorata
LC 🐾
Blunt Wattle
Acacia aprica
EN 🐾
brigalow
Acacia harpophylla
LC 🐾
broadleaf acacia
Acacia latifolia
LC 🐾
Broken Hill Gidgee
Acacia loderi
NT 🐾
broom wattle
Acacia calamifolia
LC 🐾
Acacia
Acacia lysiphloia
LC
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