Paraserianthes lophantha

Overview

Paraserianthes lophantha, commonly known as Cape wattle or stinkbean, is a fast-growing tree native to southwestern Australia, reaching up to 10 meters in

Paraserianthes lophantha, commonly known as Cape wattle or stinkbean, is a fast-growing tree native to southwestern Australia, reaching up to 10 meters in height. It produces feathery bipinnate leaves and dense cylindrical spikes of pale yellow to cream flowers with long stamens, followed by flat seed pods. The species has become invasive in parts of South Africa, Portugal, and the Canary Islands due to its rapid growth and prolific seeding.