Yarran, Gidya tree
It is a warm temperate plant. It occurs in inland Australia. It suits semi arid places. It can grow on a wide range of soils but requires a sunny position. It can grow in cooler places. It is drought, frost and wind resistant. It grows in areas with a rainfall between 150-650 mm. It can grow in arid places.
Also known as:
Myall-wood, Violet-wood
Synonyms
- Acacia homalophylla A. Cunn. ex Benth.
- Racosperma omalophyllum (A. Cunn. ex Benth.) Pedley
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Gum
Where does Yarran grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, India, Israel, Kenya, Pakistan
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Yarran, Gidya tree
Cultivation: It is grown from seed. The seed need 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.
Edible Uses: The seed can be eaten. The gum can be 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Seed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
References
Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 27
Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 20 (As Acacia homalophylla)
Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 47
Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 91
Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 19 (As Acacia homalophylla)
Irvine (As Acacia homalophylla)
Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 4 (As Acacia homalophylla)
Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 5
London J. Bot. 1:365. 1842
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 27th April 2011]