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black wattle

Acacia implexa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Black wattles, scientifically known as Acacia implexa, is a resilient shrub native to Australia. Renowned for its striking golden blooms and distinctive phyllodes, this species plays a vital role in local ecosystems. It is valued in traditional medicine and ecological restoration for its hardiness and ability to stabilize soils.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Black Wattle · Broadleaf Wattle · 5 more
Scientific synonyms
Racosperma Implexum

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Acacia implexa

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Acacia. Ultimately, its scientific designation is Acacia implexa.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Fabales WCVP
Family Fabaceae WCVP
Genus Acacia WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution that spans across two different continents. In Southern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the Cape Provinces. The species is also widely established across various regions of Australia. Specifically, it can be found growing in the states of New South Wales and Queensland. Additionally, its range extends further south to include the state of Victoria.

Region Area Source
Southern Africa Cape Provinces WCVP
Australia New South Wales WCVP
Australia Queensland WCVP
Australia Victoria WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Acacia implexa, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its leaves and bark. The leaves are often harvested to prepare infusions or decoctions used in traditional remedies, while the bark is frequently employed for its specific bioactive compounds, which can be processed into topical applications or internal treatments depending on the healing requirement.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Acacia implexa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, (-)-Epicatechin, Gallic acid, Tannins.

Chemicals reported in Acacia implexa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-catechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Epicatechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gallic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-catechin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

(-)-Epicatechin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Gallic acid

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Tannins

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Acacia implexa has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antibacterial Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Acacia implexa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
wounds Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
bark Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆