Acacia mucronata (Leguminosae) Evergreen tree

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Acacia mucronata
Evergreen tree
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The Acacia mucronata plant species is found in Australia - Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Leguminosae family.

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Latin Name:  Acacia mucronata
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Willd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Not known

General Uses: The following uses are for the closely related A. longifolia, they almost certainly also apply to this species[K]. 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]. It is used on sandy soils and steep banks[200]. Trees are planted as a screen in Australia[157]. This species is often grown as a rootstock for grafting lime-intolerant members of the genus[11]. Wood - pale, tough[154].

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