North Coast Wattle
It is a tropical plant. A native plant of Australia and Papua New Guinea. It will grow on most soils. It prefers a sunny position. It is damaged by drought and frost. It is often near coasts or streams. It can be on seasonally flooded plains. In Papua New Guinea it occurs up to 30 m altitude.
Also known as:
Mangaar Mangal
Edible Portion
- Gum
Where does North Coast Wattle grow?
Found in: Australia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Status: The gum is used as food in Australia but it is not known if it is used for food in Papua New Guinea.
Growing North Coast Wattle
Cultivation: It is grown from seed. Seed needs treatment to break the hard seed coat. Normally this is by putting the seeds in very hot water and letting the water cool down overnight then planting the seeds immediately. Flowering is in June to September and pods form from August to October. It benefits from watering in the dry season.
Edible Uses: The gum is eaten.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum | - | - | - | - | - | - |
North Coast Wattle Photos
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