nilotica is a perennial tree native to Africa. USEFUL PART(s): Bark, wood GENERAL USES: The wood can be use for making paper pulp, furniture, toys and tools. Scientific name: Acacia auriculiformis. Seeds are transversely held in the pod, broadly ovate to elliptical, about 4-6 x 3–4 mm. Stem : Aerial, erect, cylindrical, branched, solid, bark grey-brown, smooth at first, becoming fissured. At Kozhikode (Kerala, India), flocks of jungle crow (Corvus macrorhynchos), grey-headed myna (Sturnia malabarica) and red whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) have been observed to feed on the seeds with the aril that are exposed when the pods are split. New technology allows the use of the wood for making panels and furniture. Always follow all label directions. Aside from being drought tolerant, Acaciella angustissima also has the benefit of being a green manure, since it has such a high leaf density, but also loses the majority of its leaves each season. Acacia auriculiformis is an evergreen tree that grows between to 15–30 m tall, with a trunk up to 12 m long and 50 cm in diameter. Description Acacia auriculiformis | âEar-pod Wattleâ, âNorthern Black Wattleâ, âPapuan Wattleâ, âTan Wattleâ | Seeds Acacia auriculiformis is a covetable perennial tree species from the Fabaceae family which is most commonly known in English as the âNorthern Black Wattleâ or âEar-pod Wattleâ. Acacia auriculiformis is an evergreen tree that grows between to 15â30 m tall, with a trunk up to 12 m long and 50 cm in diameter. Indigenous people used the wood as fuel and to make hunting spears. The honey locust, also known as the thorny locust or thorny honeylocust, is a deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae, native to central North America where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys. The flattened, curved branchlets, which look like leaves, are joined by twisted, brown, ear-shaped seed pods. Acaciella angustissima is found in tropical areas around the equator since, its water needs can vary from 750-2,500 mm a year. So the leaves can be used in composting or can be saved and used as livestock feed. It is found in Mexico, Central America and the northern part of South America. In high rainfall areas the species becomes invasive dispersed by birds. Pronunciation: uh-KAY-shuh ah-rick-yoo-lih-FOR-miss. The insect is of concern, because the tree will develop multiple leaders if the main stem is damaged and the length of the bole will be reduced. In India, its wood and charcoal are widely used for fuel. Roots are shallow and spreading. Flowers 5âmerous; calyx 0.9â1.3 mm long, dissect⦠Leaves 10-16 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm wide with 3-8 parallel nerves, thick, [2] In Thailand the small fresh leaves are eaten, often with nam prik chili sauce or papaya salad. (ex Benth) is an extensively planted fast-growing species in Bangladesh. The tree has a high density of leaves along with small clumps of white flowers and creates 4–7 cm long seed pods. United States Geological Survey--Biological Resources Division. It is fast growing and has a fairly shallow, densely matted root system that make it suitable for land stabilisation and erosion prevention. Tree Characteristics. [5]. After having planted over 5000 trees on a plot of land, I was put in charge of maintaining and improving that woodland. It is a perennial, deciduous, and belongs to the family Fabaceae (beans/legumes) and as it grows it starts as a shrub but eventually matures to a small tree. Cattle can eat the foliage as fodder. Its phyllodes provide a good, long-lasting mulch. Leaves 10–16 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm wide with 3-8 parallel nerves, thick, leathery and curved. It provides very good charcoal that glows well with little smoke and does not spark. Acacia auriculiformis has been planted widely in the Old World for pulp and fuelwood, particularly in India and Southeast Asia. The roots normally spread only shallowly. Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. Flowers Showy. Acacia auriculiformis has been introduced to Hawaii and Florida in the United States, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Zanzibar, Zimbabwe, earleaf acacia, auri, blackwattle, Darwin black wattle, Papuan wattle, tuhkehn pweimau, Identification and Biology of Nonnative Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas - Second Edition, by K.A. The trunk is crooked and the bark vertically fissured. The youn⦠It has also been introduced to the Indian Ocean area and to the Middle East. It is not very drought-tolerant and the above-ground parts are short-lived but the roots regularly resprout. The species is native to Africa and the Middle East and has also been introduced to Pakistan and India. Rounded Shape. Ornamental: It is used for shade and ornamental purposes in cities where its hardiness, dense foliage and bright yellow flowers are positive attributes. The silhouette of a giraffe eating the leaves of an umbrella-shaped acacia is a classic image. Pods are about 6.5 x 1.5 cm, flat, cartilaginous, glaucous, transversely veined with undulate margins. [4] The trunk is crooked and the bark vertically fissured. Calliandra calothyrsus is a small leguminous tree or large shrub in the family Fabaceae. Like most Acacias this should havebeen having bi-pinnate leaves. Roots are shallow and spreading. Of the provenances, 7 were from Northern Queensland and 15 from Northern Territory, Australia, and 6 from Papua New Guinea. It is the national tree of Costa Rica. Langeland, et al. It is a common tree in the drier parts of its range and has many traditional uses. A. auriculiformis is a tree from the legume family that has been introduced into tropical and subtropical areas as an ornamental, for reforestation, soil improvement and for its wood and pulp (PROTA, 2016). The tall acacia trees of Africa provide an important food source to Giraffes. Be sure to remove all plant material and either burn or bag it depending on the regulations in your area. 1. Spikes 5â8.5 cm long, interrupted, yellow. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It can be found in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Enterolobium cyclocarpum, commonly known as guanacaste, caro caro, monkey-ear tree or elephant-ear tree, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from central Mexico south to northern Brazil (Roraima) and Venezuela. Acacia auriculiformis is a fast-growing, crooked, gnarly tree in the family Fabaceae. Authors: Karan Rawlins, Hillery Reeves and Kaylee Tillery at the Center for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health, University of Georgia. Acacia, commonly known as the wattles or acacias, is a large genus of shrubs and trees in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the pea family Fabaceae. It is often planted for its abundance of small, beautiful, bright yellow flowers and fast growth. It grows to a height of 2–15 m (7–50 ft) and it flowers from July to September. Its attractive foliage and bright flowers make it a popular garden plant. Quickly reaching a height of 40 feet and a spread of 25 feet, earleaf acacia becomes a loose, rounded, evergreen, open shade tree. General Information. The wood has a high basic density (500–650 kg/m³), is fine-grained, often attractively figured and finishes well. Apiculture: The flowers are a source of pollen for honey production. 2008, Forest Starr, Kim Starr, and Lloyd Loope. Tree form was also assessed at 18 months old. Acacia decurrens, commonly known as black wattle or early green wattle, is a perennial tree or shrub native to eastern New South Wales, including Sydney, the Greater Blue Mountains Area, the Hunter Region, and south west to the Australian Capital Territory. In Indonesia, growth rate has been impaired by a rust fungus, Uromyces digitatus; in India, root rot caused by a fungus (Ganoderma lucidum) has been reported. It is intolerant of hurricane, shade, and weeds, at least in early stages. Initially, it comprised a group of plant species native to Africa and Australia, with the first species A. nilotica described by Linnaeus. This essential food source is becoming increasingly important to the ecology of the African savanna. Timber: The sapwood is yellow; the heartwood light brown to dark red, straight grained and reasonably durable. 1. Habit: Evergreen, unarmed tree to 15m (50 ft) tall, with compact spread, often multi-stemmed; young growth glaucous. Branchlets flattened towards apices, ±glabrous. A beetle (Sinoxylon spp.) Fuel: A major source of firewood, its dense wood and high energy (calorific value of 4500-4900 kcal/kg) contribute to its popularity. Has Evergreen foliage. It grows up to 30m tall. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the University of South Florida and other herbaria. Family: Fabaceae. The profuse fragrant, golden flowers appear in late winter and spring, followed by long seed pods. Reported from the Australian Center of Diversity, Acacia auriculiformis, or cvs thereof, is reported to tolerate alkalinity, desiccation, drought, fire, high pH, laterite, poor soil, sand dunes, and savanna. The tree is used to make an analgesic by indigenous Australians. Shade or shelter: The dense, dark-green foliage, which remains throughout the dry season, makes it an excellent shade tree. The Nyangumarta peoples know the plant as Langkur or Lungkun and the Thalanyji know it as Jabandi. It has dense foliage with an open, spreading crown. Intriguing Leaves of Acacia auriculiformis: This common exotic tree is seen with only falcate green veinless phyllodes which disguise like simple leaves. A trial consisting of 28 provenances of Acacia auriculiformis was measured for survival and growth at 6, 12, 18, 24 and 36 months on an Imperata cylindrica humid grassland site at Serdang, Peninsular Malaysia. The participatory plantations were ⦠Flowers in Spring. Faidherbia is a genus of leguminous plants containing one species, Faidherbia albida, which was formerly widely included in the genus Acacia as Acacia albida. The abundance of this tree, especially in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, where it is prized for the shady relief it provides from the intense sun, coupled with its immensity, have made it a widely recognized species. It grows to a height of 8 m (26 ft) and has phyllodes instead of true leaves. Understanding the anatomical property variation has significant importance in tree improvement and wood utilization. Common name (s): earleaf acacia. Honey locust is highly adaptable to different environments, has been introduced worldwide, and is an aggressive invasive species. [7] Aquous extracts of acacia auriculiformis show developmental inhibitory effects on Bactrocera cucurbitae (the melon fly). [6] Extracts of Acacia auriculiformis heartwood inhibit fungi that attack wood. High resolution Acacia auriculiformis images 1750x2500 pixel available for download at the link below. Gum from the tree is sold commercially, but it is said not to be as useful as gum arabic. Wood can serve as fuel for fire Acacia auriculiformis, commonly known as auri, earleaf acacia, earpod wattle, northern black wattle, Papuan wattle, and tan wattle, akashmoni in Bengali, is a fast-growing, crooked, gnarly tree in the family Fabaceae. Vachellia nilotica subsp. USDA hardiness zones: 10A through 11 (Figure 2) Origin: native to northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. Acacia auriculiformis is an evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a fast rate. #acacia #australia_tree #evergreen_tree #landscape #tropical_tree Endemic to Australia, it is widely distributed in the semi-arid Triodia country eastwards from Karratha, Western Australia into the Northern Territory. Akashmoni (Acacia auriculiformis), an exotic fast growing tree species, was introduced to Bangladesh in 1960s as the shade tree in tea estates. Phyllodes linear to very narrowly elliptic, falcate, (8â) 10â20 (â22.5) cm long, (10â) 12â30 (â52) mm wide, with 3 subprominent longitudinal nerves mostly remaining separate from one another (and the margin) until near base; minor nerves (2â) 3â6 per mm, sparingly anastomosing; gland 1, basal, to 3 mm above pulvinus. Hand pull seedlings and small plants. It contains tannin useful in animal hide tanning. Phyllodes 10-20 cm long, c. 1.2-5 cm broad, with 4-6 subparallel nerves. ... 1 "Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. Intercropping: The effect of intercropping with annual crops varies. Plantation-grown trees have been found promising for the production of unbleached kraft pulp and high-quality, neutral, sulphite semi-chemical pulp. Flowers are 8 cm long and in pairs, creamy yellow and sweet scented. The Atlas of Florida Plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Yellow. This tree grows to about 6 m (20 ft) and has pinnate compound leaves and flowers with a boss of prominent reddish-purple stamens. Once established, the tree is quite competitive with weeds. Introduction. 2003, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. University of Florida-IFAS Pub SP 257. Tannin or dyestuff: The bark contains sufficient tannin (13-25%) for commercial exploitation and contains 6-14% of a natural dye suitable for the soga-batik industry. It also has associations with both ecto- and endo-mycorrhizal fungi. belonging to family Fabaceae, is a straight, medium-sized, deciduous or evergreen tree, potentially accomplishing 30 m tallness, and is normally found in the roadsides and parks of India. Bark fissured, grey to black. Acacia implexa, commonly known as lightwood or hickory wattle, is a fast-growing Australian tree, the timber of which is used for furniture making. Sickle-shaped, these are between 9 and 15 cm long, and 1–3.5 cm wide. Acacia doratoxylon, commonly known as currawang, lancewood, spearwood or coast myall, is a shrub or tree belonging to the genus Acacia and the subgenus Juliflorae that is native to eastern and south eastern Australia. Erosion control: Its spreading, superficial and densely matted root system makes A. auriculiformis suitable for stabilizing eroded land. It is native to the tropics of Central America where its typical habitat is wet tropical forests or seasonally dry forests with a dry season of four to seven months, when it may become deciduous. Common names include elequeme, gallito, machete, pernila de casa, pito and poró de cerca. Initially they were grown for wood chip production, but these plantations have potential to be managed for higher value sawing and/or peeling grade logs, through enhanced silvicultural management. Increased tree growth has been found with kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), upland rice and groundnut in Thailand; reduced growth with maize in Cameroon. It is an evergreen tree ranging from 65 ft. (20 m) tall. [3]. Its rapid early growth, even on infertile sites, and tolerance of both highly acidic and alkaline soils make it popular for stabilizing and revegetating mine spoils. Acacia auriculiformisis a native tree to Papua New Guinea, Northern Australia and Indonesia whereas Acacia mangiumis a native tree of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. The generic name acacia comes from the Greek word ‘akis’ meaning a point or a barb and the specific epithet comes from the Latin ‘auricula’- external ear of animals and ‘forma- form, figure or shape, in allusion to the shape of the pod. It is excellent for turnery articles, toys, carom coins, chessmen and handicrafts. It can fix Nitrogen. Plants are cross-pollinated by several species of honeyeater and thornbill, which visit nectaries on the phyllodes and brush against flowers, transferring pollen between them. Glabrous tree to 35 m high. and a marginal gland near the base; surfaces dark green. Acacia cultriformis, known as the knife-leaf wattle, dogtooth wattle, half-moon wattle or golden-glow wattle, is a perennial tree or shrub of the genus Acacia native to Australia. Radial variations of anatomical properties in 11-year-old trees were examined in this study. The South African name is ana tree. A. cultriformis grows to a height of about 4 m (13 ft) and has triangle-shaped phyllodes. Spikes panicled at the tips of branches, c. 3.5-7 cm long. It is hardy to zone (UK) 10 and is frost tender. Acacia flavescens, also known as the red wattle, yellow wattle or primrose ball wattle, is a tree in the genus Acacia native to eastern Australia. Acacia auriculiformis plantations are widely planted in Vietnam. Its uses include environmental management and wood. can girdle young stems and branches, causing them to break. [8]. They are initially straight but on maturity become twisted with irregular spirals. Tham (1976) documented that A. Mangiumand A. auriculiformiscan cross pollinate naturally resulting in a hybrid that grows much faster than that of its parent trees. There are normally only shallow roots to worry about. Acacia dictyophleba, also known as the sandhill wattle, waxy wattle and feather veined wattle, is a shrub belonging to the genus Acacia and the subgenus Phyllodineae. Roots are shallow and spreading. Acacia auriculiformis, commonly known as Auri, Earleaf acacia, Earpod wattle, Northern black wattle, Papuan wattle, Tan wattle, is a fast-growing, crooked, gnarly tree in the family Fabaceae.It is native to Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Acaciella angustissima is most recognized for its drought tolerance and its ability to be used as a green manure and ground covering. About Acacia auriculiformis Plant : Habit : A small evergreen tree with drooping branches. It grows in dry scrub, open forest or mixed savannah woodland. ex Benth. EARLEAF ACACIA, EARPOD WATTLE. Vachellia xanthophloea is a tree in the family Fabaceae and is commonly known in English as the fever tree. Large-scale plantations have already been established, as in Kerala, India, for the production of pulp. It has also become a landscape tree in other warm climates, outside of its natural range. J.A. Introduced from Australia by the forest department as a fast-growing species primarily in monoculture energy plantations. Acacia salicina is a thornless species of Acacia tree native to Australia. Parrotta. It grows up to 30m tall. The wood is prized for its finish and strength. Remember to consider in your follow-up measures, that hand pulling causes soil disturbance which can lead to further invasion by invasive plants. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower). Common names include black wattle, hickory wattle, mangium, and forest mangrove. 1: Acacia auriculiformis tree in ac ashew plantation in Auro-ville, South India (age unknown, Picture: G. Rajan) Acacia auriculiformis. No significant biocontrol agent known, although there are insect pests known in its native range. An understorey plant in eucalyptus forest, it is found from southern New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, through Victoria and into southeastern South Australia. It is native to Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. The gray-white bark often shows vertical fissures. Acacia pycnantha, most commonly known as the golden wattle, is a tree of the family Fabaceae native to southeastern Australia. It has no thorns. Acacia auriculiformis, commonly known as auri, earleaf acacia, earpod wattle, northern black wattle, Papuan wattle, and tan wattle, akashmoni in Bengali, is a fast-growing, crooked, gnarly tree in the family Fabaceae. Growth Rate: 24 or More Inches per Year. Soil improver: Plantations of A. auriculiformis improve soil physio-chemical properties such as water-holding capacity, organic carbon, nitrogen and potassium through litter fall. Other products: An edible mushroom, Tylopylus fellus, is common in plantations of A. auriculiformis in Thailand. In 1983, the trial plantations of the Acacia were established and people found that the A. auriculiformis and A. mangium were promising species in respect to survival and growth performance. Local names: Telugu: Minnumaanu (మిన్నుమాను), Kondamanu (కొండ మాను), Seema Babul (సీమ బాబుల్), Maha Babul (మహా బాబుల్); Bengali: Akaashmoni; Tamil: Kaththi Karuvel, Thai: กระถินณรงค์, This plant is raised as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree and it is also raised on plantations for fuelwood throughout southeast Asia, Oceania and in Sudan. A tall straight tree with smooth white bark. Acacia shirleyi, known colloquially as lancewood, is a species of Acacia native to Queensland and the Northern Territory in Australia. Acacia mangium is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to northeastern Queensland in Australia, the Western Province of Papua New Guinea, Papua, and the eastern Maluku Islands. Nitrogen fixing: Acacia auriculiformis can fix nitrogen after nodulating with a range of Rhizobium and Bradyrhizobium strains. This species of Vachellia is native to eastern and southern Africa. It grows up to 30m tal. It should only be used as an additive to the feed and not the main source, since it also toxic in high doses. Also used for furniture, joinery, tool handles, and for construction if trees of suitable girth are available. It is native to Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Damage by pests and diseases is minor. Triclopyr herbicide mixed with an oil. It is known for its large proportions, its expansive, often spherical crown, and its curiously shaped seedpods. Fig. This page was last modified 20:43, 17 December 2013 by. The yellow flowers appear from August to November in its natural range. The generic name of acacia is derived from the Greek word âakisâ which means a spike or a point. (1991) Accacia seeds-A new food source for birds at Calicut. Width: 25 - 35 feet. The trunk is crooked and the bark vertically fissured. Acacia auriculiformis or the Northern Black Wattle is a large evergreen tree with dense foliage and a spreading crown. It has an advantage it can withstand a moderate drought, since its leaves are retained even in long dry periods. It is native to Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Height: 35 - 50 feet. Girdle larger trees. Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER). Leaves: Alternate, simple, reduced to flattened blade-like phyllodes slightly curved, 11â20 cm (5â8 in) long, with 3â7 main parallel veins. These birds also probably help in dispersal of seeds. Seeds of Acacia auriculiformis are dispersed by several bird species and each tree can produce as many as 47,000 seeds each year. Reclamation: The spreading, densely matted root system stabilizes eroding land. Planted to provide shelter on beaches and beachfronts. It has a compact spread and is often multi-stemmed. A natural dye, used in the batik textile industry in Indonesia, is also extracted from the bark. NAME: Acacia auriculiformis FAMILY: Fabaceae COMMON NAMES: Earleaf acacia, auri, earpod wattle, northern black wattle LOCAL NAMES: Kasia eleti, Maha Babul, Kondamanu. It grows as a tree to 15 metres (49 ft) high, with dark grey or black stringy bark and blue-grey foliage. 2d face me tree, optimize for massive planting, small file size. [2] Acacia auriculiformis has about 47 000 seeds/kg. ex Benth. The foliage was used to make pulp and dye cloth. Acacia auriculiformis (A. auriculiformis) A.Cunn. Acacia auriculiformis is hermaphroditic and pollinated by a wide range of insects which forage mainly on pollen. Its wood is good for making paper, furniture and tools. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 31 (1 & 2): 12-13, 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T19891902A19997222.en, Purdue University Horticulture department, "Growing Process of Tropical Trees-(Compiled Version)", Active antifungal substances from natural sources, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Satwinder_Sohal/publication/260404120_Development_inhibitory_effect_of_Acacia_auriculiformis_extracts_on_Bactrocera_cucurbitae_Coquillett_DipteraTephritidae/links/546b893c0cf2f5eb180920d6/Development-inhibitory-effect-of-Acacia-auriculiformis-extracts-on-Bactrocera-cucurbitae-Coquillett-DipteraTephritidae.pdf. It is noted for attracting wildlife. It has dense foliage with an open, spreading crown. Acacia auriculiformis tree. in Flora of China @ efloras.org" eFlora. Fibre: The wood is extensively used for paper pulp. In Florida, naturalized populations of Acacia auriculiformis have been reported in many counties. General Plant Info. III-4. Erythrina berteroana is a species of small deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae. Acacia auriculiformis, commonly known as auri, earleaf acacia, earpod wattle, northern black wattle, Papuan wattle, and tan wattle, akashmoni in Bengali, is a fast-growing, crooked, gnarly tree in the family Fabaceae. Fodder: Not widely used as fodder, but in India 1-year-old plantations are browsed by cattle. 1997, University of Florida IFAS Extension Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, http://wiki.bugwood.org/index.php?title=Acacia_auriculiformis&oldid=49762, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia. In India, the bark is collected locally for use as tanning material. The yellow flowers appear from March to July. However, Giraffes are now facing the threat of extinction. Acacia auriculiformis is native to Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea Leaves Lanceolate to Oblong, Green, No Change, Evergreen. Acacia auriculiformis is an evergreen tree that grows between to 15-30 m tall, with a trunk up to 12 m long and 50 cm in diameter. It is widely cultivated, and has been found to have naturalised in Asia, Africa, North America, New Zealand and South America. It grows between to 15-30 m tall, with a trunk up to 12 m long and 50 cm in diameter. Interestingly this Acacia too has bipinnate leaves but they are seen only in sapling stage. Devasahayam, S. & Rema, J. Acacia inaequilatera, commonly known as kanji bush, baderi, camel bush, fire wattle, kanyji bush or ranji bush is a tree in the family Mimosaceae. Common names include apple-ring acacia, and winter thorn. It has dense foliage with an open, spreading crown. Pernila de casa, pito and poró de cerca found promising for the production of unbleached kraft pulp fuelwood. 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