Acacia doratoxylon, commonly known as Currawang, Lancewood, Spearwood, or Coast Myall, is a perennial shrub or small tree native to the dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands of eastern and southeastern Australia. It typically grows 10 to 26 feet tall, occasionally reaching a maximum height of 33 feet. The species exhibits an erect to spreading habit and is characterized by dark greyish-brown to black corrugated bark. Its phyllodes (leaf-like structures) are narrow and leathery, and from August to November, it produces showy golden-yellow flowers in cylindrical heads. These are followed by glabrous, papery seed pods that are 2 to 4 inches long. Currawang is often found in association with Eucalyptus and Callitris woodlands, on rocky ridges, and sandy plains.

Currawang is valued for its ornamental flowers, land rehabilitation, and erosion control properties. It is a nitrogen-fixing species, which enhances soil fertility, making it beneficial for ecological restoration projects. The wood has been traditionally used by Indigenous Australians to make spears, and the foliage serves as emergency fodder during droughts. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to partial shade, well-drained soils, and is drought-tolerant once established. It is not commonly used in urban planting but can be considered for native plant gardens and reforestation efforts.CC BY-SA 4.0