Medicinal Plant Virtual Tour - BRAMBLE WATTLE

Acacia victoriae        |        Fabaceae       |       bramble wattle

Medicinal Properties:

This small, short-lived tree originates from the dry inland areas of Australia. It has simple, dull blue-green, strap-shaped phyllodes subtended by straight, reddish-brown spines. Phyllodes are flattened and widened petioles (leaf stems) that serve as the leaves. Each of these is slightly curved to about 5 cm. long and has a prominent mid-vein and a waxy look. Branches are covered in 1 cm. stipular spines. Each phyllode has 2 slender spines at its base. Cream-colored puffball flowers occur in pairs in 10-12 cm. clusters. Flowering is heavy and the scent is strong. The pods can grow to 8 cm. long and 1/2 cm. across. They are papery and easily dehisce along the seams.

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Additional Resources to Explore:

• Link to the Campus Arboretum Species Description page
• Link to the Campus Arboretum Medicinal Plants page (for booklet, self-guided campus tours, or docent led tour information)