Grows naturally in forests and rocky areas including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
🌳 Description
A bushy shrub or small tree, growing up to 15 meters tall.
Belongs to the Fabaceae (legume) family.
Has narrow, elongated leaves (called phyllodes).
Produces small yellow flowers in round clusters, typically blooming in spring and summer.
Dark brown bark, rough texture.
🧬 Traditional Use and Health Benefits
Fish stunning: Aboriginal Australians traditionally used the bark and sometimes leaves to stun fish. They crushed and threw them into waterholes; the fish would float to the surface, making them easy to catch.
Not toxic: The bark and leaves are not poisonous, but contain astringent compounds (which give a dry, puckering taste).
Tannins: The bark is rich in tannins, which are known for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Wound care (folk use): Some communities may have used the bark extract for minor cuts and skin infections due to its astringent nature.
Wood: The wood is valued for being hard and durable, used in tool handles and fencing.
📍 In India or Hindi Name
Not native to India, so it doesn’t have a widely known Hindi name.
Sometimes included under the general category of “Babool” or “Acacia”, but it is different from Indian species like Acacia nilotica.
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