Australian blackwood

Where does Australian blackwood grow?

Found in: Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Chile, China, Colombia, East Africa, Easter Island, Eswatini, Ethiopia, France, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mozambique, New Zealand, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Peru, Portugal, Reunion, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, St Helena, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tasmania, Uruguay, United States, Venezuela, Zimbabwe

Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. This one can become invasive. Also as Mimosaceae.

Growing Australian blackwood

Cultivation: It is grown from seed. The seeds are first soaked in boiling water. If the roots are damaged it produces suckers.

Edible Uses: The gum is eaten. The seed are edible.

Nutrition Info

Australian blackwood Photos

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