Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood (Leguminosae) Evergreen tree

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Acacia melanoxylon
Blackwood
Evergreen tree
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The Acacia melanoxylon plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria. Locally naturalized in S.W. Europe[50]. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Blackwood.

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Latin Name:  Acacia melanoxylon
Common Name:  Blackwood
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  R.Br.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet forests on good soils up to the montane zone[152, 154]. Usually an under-storey tree in Eucalyptus forests[167].

General Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[168]. A green dye is obtained from the seed pods[168]. The extensive root system of this plant helps to prevent soil erosion[200]. The bark is rich in tannin[152]. Wood - hard, dark, close grained, high quality, takes a high polish. Used for furniture, fittings etc[1, 4, 11, 154, 156, 167].

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