Black wattle, Ear Pod Wattle
They are tropical plants. Often trees grow in monsoon vine forest. In tropical Queensland it grows from sea level to 500 m altitude. They are often along the banks of freshwater streams. It prefers open sunny positions. It can survive drought. It is damaged by frost. It can grow on poor soils. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.
Also known as:
Acacia sleuk touch, Akasia kuning, Bunga siam, Earleaf wattle, Kasia, Kathin-narong, Keo bong vang, Keo la-tram, Kratin-narong, Northern Black wattle, Pohon akasia, Pohon akasia hitam, Unar
Synonyms
- Racosperma auriculiforme (Benth.) Pedley
- Acacia auriculaeformis
- Acacia moniliformis Griseb.
Edible Portion
- Gum, Seeds - oil
Where does Black wattle grow?
Found in: Africa, Andamans, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Central America, China, East Africa, East Timor, Fiji, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Reunion, SE Asia, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United States, Vietnam
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. This one can become invasive. It has anticancer properties. Also as Mimosaceae.
Status: The gum is eaten in Australia, but it is not known if this is used in PNG.
Growing Black wattle, Ear Pod Wattle
Cultivation: It is grown from seed. The seed needs treatment to help it grow. Normally this is by putting the seeds in very hot water and letting the water cool down overnight then planting the seeds immediately. It is a fast growing plant.
Production: It is fast growing. It is brittle in wind storms. Flowering is May to July with pods in August to October.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds - oil | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Gum | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Black wattle, Ear Pod Wattle Photos
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