Acacia ramulosa
W. Fitzg.
Horse mulga, Narrow-leaf Mulga
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcacia ramulosa, commonly known as horse mulga or bowgada wattle, is a shrub belonging to the genus Acacia and the subgenus Juliflorae endemic to arid areas of Australia.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten, and galls are also consumed.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten.
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Distribution
It grows in arid regions. It is drought and frost resistant. It requires a well drained soil and a sunny position. It can grow on limestone soils.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
It is grown from seed.
Notes
There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Also Known As
Pakuta, Palpa
References (9)
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- Lang, P. J., et al, 1986, Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands Biological Survey. p 41, 44
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- Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 6
- Lister, P.R., P. Holford, T. Haigh, and D.A. Morrison, 1996, Acacia in Australia: Ethnobotany and potential food crop. p. 228-236. In: J. Janick (ed.), Progress in new crops. ASHS Press, Alexandria, VA.
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