Acacia pycnantha (PROSEA)
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Introduction |
Acacia pycnantha Benth.
- Family: Leguminosae
Vernacular names
- Golden wattle (En).
Distribution
Native of southern Australia; planted in the mountainous regions of Java.
Uses
The bark is used for tanning. The tree is planted as an ornamental, the flowers are used for perfume.
Observations
A small to medium-sized tree with stalked phyllodes instead of normal leaves. The thin bark is rich in tannin (up to 40%) and gum.
Selected sources
7, 12, 17, 22, 24, 31, 45.
