Acacia acradenia
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
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.
There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It suits a warm dry climate. It requires a well drained soil in a sunny position. It can grow in arid places. It is best with a temperature between 24-34°C and an annual rainfall between 400-800 mm. It is best with a soil pH 7-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seed are eaten. The gum is also used.
Edible parts
Seeds, gum
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed. It is killed by hot fires.
Flowering is in March to July with fruit from July to October. This depends on rainfall.
Its other names
Local names
Ampwey mpwiya, Ngardurrkura ngarulkurra