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For other uses, see Acacia (disambiguation). Acacia Acacia greggii Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Mimosoideae Tribe: Acacieae Genus: Acacia Miller Species About 1,300; see List of Acacia species The word acacia refers to a genus of shrubs and trees of Gondwanian origin belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 753 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1500 × 1194 pixel, file size: 202 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Photo of Acacia greggii thorns at the Springs Preserve garden in Las Vegas, taken June 2005 by User:Stan Shebs File history Legend: (cur) = this is... Binomial name Acacia greggii A.Gray Acacia greggii is a species of Acacia native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, from the extreme south of Utah (where, at 37°10 N it is the northernmost naturally-occurring Acacia species anywhere in the world) south through southern Nevada, southeast... For other uses, see Scientific classification (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Plant (disambiguation). ... Classes Magnoliopsida - Dicots Liliopsida - Monocots The flowering plants or angiosperms are the most widespread group of land plants. ... Magnoliopsida is the botanical name for a class: this name is formed by replacing the termination -aceae in the name Magnoliaceae by the termination -opsida (Art 16 of the ICBN). ... Families Fabaceae (legumes) Quillajaceae Polygalaceae (milkwort family) Surianaceae The Fabales are an order of flowering plants, included in the rosid group of dicotyledons. ... Subfamilies Faboideae Caesalpinioideae Mimosoideae References GRIN-CA 2002-09-01 The name Fabaceae belongs to either of two families, depending on viewpoint. ... Infrafamilies Acacieae Ingeae Mimoseae Mimozygantheae Parkieae The Mimosoideae is a subfamily of the Family Fabaceae characterized by flowers with small petals and numerous prominent stamens. ... Gerrit Smith Miller, Jr. ... Earpod Wattle (Acacia auriculiformis) Several cladistic analyses have shown that the genus Acacia is not monophyletic. ... Acacia is a genus of shrubs and trees belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae, first described in Africa by the Swedish botanist Linnaeus in 1773. For other uses, see Genus (disambiguation). ... A broom shrub in flower A shrub or bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of woody plant, distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, usually less than 6 m tall. ... The coniferous Coast Redwood, the tallest tree species on earth. ... ... Infrafamilies Acacieae Ingeae Mimoseae Mimozygantheae Parkieae The Mimosoideae is a subfamily of the Family Fabaceae characterized by flowers with small petals and numerous prominent stamens. ... Subfamilies Faboideae Caesalpinioideae Mimosoideae References GRIN-CA 2002-09-01 The name Fabaceae belongs to either of two families, depending on viewpoint. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Botany is the scientific study of plant life. ... Carl Linnaeus, Latinized as Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as  , (May 23, 1707[1] – January 10, 1778), was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist[2] who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. ... Acacias are also known as thorntrees or wattles, including the yellow-fever acacia and umbrella acacias. There are roughly 1300 species of Acacia worldwide, about 960 of them native to Australia, with the remainder spread around the tropical to warm-temperate regions of both hemispheres, including Africa, southern Asia, and the Americas. The hierarchy of scientific classification. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... World map showing the Americas CIA political map of the Americas The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World consisting of the continents of North America[1] and South America with their associated islands and regions. ... Contents 1 Classification 2 Geography 3 Description 4 Symbiosis 5 Pests 6 Uses 6.1 Food uses 6.2 Gum 6.3 Medicinal uses 6.4 Ornamental uses 6.5 Paints 6.6 Perfume 6.7 Symbolism and ritual 6.8 Tannin 6.9 Wood 7 Phytochemistry of Acacias 7.1 Alkaloids 7.1.1 List of Acacia Species Having Little or No Alkaloids in the Material Sampled:[27] 7.2 Cyanogenic glycosides 8 Species 9 Famous acacia 10 Identification gallery 10.1 Flowers 10.2 Bark 10.3 Foliage 10.4 Seed pods 10.5 Seeds 10.6 Thorns 10.7 Tree 10.8 Wood 11 See Also 12 References 12.1 Notes 12.2 General references 13 External links [edit] Classification Acacia berlandieri Acacia pycnantha The genus Acacia is apparently not monophyletic. This discovery has led to the breaking up of Acacia into five new genera as discussed in list of Acacia species. In common parlance the term "acacia" is occasionally misapplied to species of the genus Robinia, which also belongs in the pea family. Robinia pseudoacacia, an American species locally known as Black locust, is sometimes called "false acacia" in cultivation in the United Kingdom. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 415 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (930 × 1344 pixel, file size: 336 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 415 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (930 × 1344 pixel, file size: 336 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Binomial name Acacia berlandieri Benth. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 799 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1333 × 1000 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 799 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1333 × 1000 pixel, file size: 1. ... Binomial name Benth. ... In phylogenetics, a group is monophyletic (Greek: of one stem) if all organisms in that group are known to have developed from a common ancestral form, and all descendants of that form are included in the group. ... Earpod Wattle (Acacia auriculiformis) Several cladistic analyses have shown that the genus Acacia is not monophyletic. ... Species Between 8-10; see text Robinia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae, native to North America and northern Mexico. ... Binomial name L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Binomial name Robinia pseudoacacia L. Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a tree in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae. ... Tillage (American English), or cultivation (UK) is the agricultural preparation of the soil to receive seeds. ... [edit] Geography Acacia smallii Acacia retinodes The southernmost species in the genus are Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle), Acacia longifolia (Coast Wattle or Sydney Golden pattle), Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle), and Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood), reaching 43°30' S in Tasmania, Australia, while Acacia caven (Espinillo Negro) reaches nearly as far south in northeastern Chubut Province of Argentina. Australian species are usually called wattles, while African and American species tend to be known as acacias. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 649 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1200 × 1109 pixel, file size: 366 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Photo of Acacia smallii on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, taken May 2005 by User:Stan Shebs File history Legend: (cur) = this is the... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 649 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1200 × 1109 pixel, file size: 366 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Photo of Acacia smallii on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, taken May 2005 by User:Stan Shebs File history Legend: (cur) = this is the... Binomial name Acacia smallii Acacia smallii, commonly known as huisache or sweet acacia, is an acacia tree or shrub which grows readily when disturbed and is considered to be a nuisance plant. ... Im sorry but this is NOT Acacia melanoxylon. ... Im sorry but this is NOT Acacia melanoxylon. ... Binomial name Acacia retinodes Schltdl. ... Binomial name Acacia dealbata Link Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) is an Australian hardwood (flowering) species found in all eastern states. ... Binomial name Acacia longifolia (Andr. ... Binomial name Acacia mearnsii De Wild. ... Species ~1,300; See List of Acacia species Acacia is a genus of shrubs and trees of Gondwanian origin belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the Pea Family Fabaceae, first described from Africa by Linnaeus in 1773. ... Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $16,114... Binomial name Acacia caven (Molina) Molina Acacia caven (Roman cassie; syn. ... Chubut is a province in the southern part of Argentina, that lies between the 42nd Parallel South (forming the border with the Río Negro Province) and 46th Parallel South (bordering Santa Cruz Province), the Andes range separating Argentina from Chile, and the Atlantic ocean. ... Acacia albida, Acacia tortilis and Acacia iraqensis can be found growing wild in the Sinai desert and the Jordan valley. It is found in the savanna vegetation of the tropical continental climate. Binomial name Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev. ... Binomial name Acacia tortilis Hayne Umbrella Thorn Acacia (Acacia tortilis) is a medium to large canoped tree native primarily to the savannahs of Africa (especially Sudan), but also occurring in the Middle East. ... Sinai Peninsula, Gulf of Suez (west), Gulf of Aqaba (east) from Space Shuttle STS-40 For other uses of the word Sinai, please see: Sinai (disambiguation). ... [edit] Description Acacia dealbata The leaves of acacias are compound pinnate in general. In some species, however, more especially in the Australian and Pacific islands species, the leaflets are suppressed, and the leaf-stalks (petioles) become vertically flattened, and serve the purpose of leaves. These are known as phyllodes. The vertical orientation of the phyllodes protects them from intense sunlight, as with their edges towards the sky and earth they do not intercept light so fully as horizontally placed leaves. A few species (such as Acacia glaucoptera) lack leaves or phyllodes altogether, but possess instead cladodes, modified leaf-like photosynthetic stems functioning as leaves. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Binomial name Acacia dealbata Link Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) is an Australian hardwood (flowering) species found in all eastern states. ... →this is tuff i mean kyle carters tuff Tuamotu, French Polynesia The Pacific Ocean contains an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 islands; the exact number has not been precisely determined. ... Leaf of Dog Rose (Rosa canina), showing the petiole and two leafy stipules In botany, the petiole is the small stalk attaching the leaf blade to the stem. ... Phyllodes are modified petioles or leaf stems. ... Binomial name Acacia glaucoptera Benth. ... Cladophylls also called cladodes are photosynthetic branches or portions of a stem that resemble and function as a leaf, as in the asparagus. ... The leaf is the primary site of photosynthesis in plants. ... The small flowers have five very small petals, almost hidden by the long stamens, and are arranged in dense globular or cylindrical clusters; they are yellow or cream-colored in most species, whitish in some, even purple (Acacia purpureapetala) or red (Acacia leprosa Scarlet Blaze). For other uses, see Flower (disambiguation). ... Flower of the spider tree (Crateva religiosa) with its numerous conspicuous stamens The stamen is the male organ of a flower. ... Binomial name Acacia leprosa Sieber ex DC. Acacia leprosa, also known as Cinnamon Wattle, is an acacia native to Australia. ... The plants often bear spines, especially those species growing in arid regions. These sometimes represent branches which have become short, hard and pungent, or sometimes leaf-stipules. Acacia armata is the Kangaroo-thorn of Australia and Acacia erioloba is the Camelthorn of Africa. The lanceolate-linear, paired stipules of Hibiscus kokio In botany, stipule refers to outgrowths borne on either side of the base of a leafstalk (or petiole). ... Binomial name Acacia armata Acacia armata branches Acacia armata flowers Acacia armata close-up Categories: | ... Binomial name Acacia erioloba Acacia erioloba, commonly known as the Camel Thorn (Kameeldoring in Afrikaans) or Giraffe Thorn, is a thorn acacia native to the desert regions of Southern Africa, especially the Karoo. ... [edit] Symbiosis Acacia collinsii Thorns In the Central American Acacia sphaerocephala, Acacia cornigera, and Acacia collinsii (collectively known as the bullthorn acacias), the large thorn-like stipules are hollow and afford shelter for ants, which feed on a secretion of sap on the leaf-stalk and small, lipid-rich food-bodies at the tips of the leaflets called Beltian bodies; in return they usually protect the plant against herbivores. Some species of ants will also competing plants around the acacia, while other ant species will do nothing to benefit their host. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Central America is the region of North America located between the southern border of Mexico and the northwest border of Colombia, in South America. ... Binomial name Acacia sphaerocephala Bulls Horn Thorn is a plant, Acacia sphaerocephala, of the family Fabaceae. ... The bull-horn acacia, Acacia cornigera (family Fabaceae), is a type of acacia with a very specific feature: It can only live a long time when in symbiosis with ants. ... Binomial name Acacia collsinii Saff. ... For other uses, see Ant (disambiguation). ... Some common lipids. ... In zoology, an herbivore is an animal that is adapted to eat primarily plants (rather than meat). ... [edit] Pests Meadow Argus In Australia, Acacia species are sometimes used as food plants by the larvae of hepialid moths of the genus Aenetus including A. ligniveren. These burrow horizontally into the trunk then vertically down. Other Lepidoptera larvae which have been recorded feeding on Acacia include Brown-tail, Endoclita malabaricus and Turnip Moth. The leaf-mining larvae of some bucculatricid moths also feed on Acacia: Bucculatrix agilis feeds exclusively on Acacia horrida and Bucculatrix flexuosa feeds exclusively on Acacia nilotica. Download high resolution version (1098x885, 166 KB)Meadow Argus Butterfly (full-on shot). ... Download high resolution version (1098x885, 166 KB)Meadow Argus Butterfly (full-on shot). ... A larval insect A larva (Latin; plural larvae) is a juvenile form of animal with indirect development, undergoing metamorphosis (for example, insects or amphibians). ... genera Abantiades Aenetus Afrotheora Andeabatis Antihepialus Aoraia Aplatissa Bipectilis Blanchardina Bordaia Calada Callipielus Cibyra Cladoxycanus Dalaca Dioxycanus Druceiella Dumbletonius Elhamma Endoclyta Eudalaca Fraus Gazoryctra Gorgopis Heloxycanus Hepialiscus Hepialus Jeana Korscheltellus Leto Metahepialus Napialus Neohepialus Oncopera Oxycanus Palpifer Parahepialiscus Pfitzneriana Pfitzneriella Pharmacis Phassodes Phassus Phialuse Phymatopus Puermytrans Roseala Schausiana Sthenopis Thitarodes... A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly. ... For other uses, see Genus (disambiguation). ... Aenetus is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. ... The order Lepidoptera is the second most speciose order in the class Insecta and includes the butterflies, moths and skippers. ... Binomial name Euproctis chrysorrhoea Linnaeus, 1758 The Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) is a moth of the family Lymantriidae. ... Endoclita is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. ... Binomial name Agrotis segetum Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 The Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. ... Bucculatricidae is a family of moths. ... A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly. ... Bucculatricidae is a family of moths. ... Binomial name Acacia horrida (L.) Willd. ... Bucculatricidae is a family of moths. ... Binomial name Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ... Acacias contain a number of organic compounds that defend them from pests and grazing animals.[1] Benzene is the simplest of the arenes, a family of organic compounds An organic compound is any member of a large class of chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon and hydrogen; therefore, carbides, carbonates, carbon oxides and elementary carbon are not organic (see below for more on the definition controversy... [edit] Uses [edit] Food uses Acacia seeds are often used for food and a variety of other products. Acacia seeds (often known in Australia as wattle seeds) are the seeds of the acacia, a genus of shrubs and trees. ... In Burma, Laos and Thailand, the feathery shoots of Acacia pennata (common name cha-om, ชะอม and su pout ywet in Burmese) are used in soups, curries, omelettes, and stir-fries. For other uses, see Soup (disambiguation). ... This article is about the dish. ... An omelette Ham, cheese, and vegetable omelette served with fresh fruit. ... Stir frying is a common Chinese cooking technique used because of its fast cooking speed. ... Honey made by bees using the acacia flower as forage is considered a delicacy, appreciated for its mild flowery taste, soft running texture and glass like appearance. For other uses, see Honey (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Western honey bee and Bee (disambiguation). ... Forage is the herbaceous plant material (mainly grasses and legumes) eaten by grazing animals. ... This article is about the material. ... It is listed as an ingredient in soft drinks Fresca and Barq's Root Beer. Altoids peppermints also list Acacia as an ingredient. Fresca is a brand of citrus soft drink made by The Coca-Cola Company. ... Barqs is an American soft drink company. ... Altoids Wintergreen Altoids are a popular brand of breath mints that turn you into a flaming homosexual like Sammy Traverso and have existed since the turn of the 19th century. ... [edit] Gum Various species of acacia yield gum. True gum arabic is the product of Acacia senegal, abundant in dry tropical West Africa from Senegal to northern Nigeria. Acacia senegal plant from Koehlers Medicinal-Plants 1887 Gum arabic, a natural gum also called gum acacia, is a substance that is taken from two sub-Saharan species of the acacia tree, Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal. ... Binomial name Acacia senegal (L.) Acacia senegal is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to semi-desert regions of Subsaharan Africa as well as Oman, Pakistan, and northwestern India. ... Acacia arabica is the gum-Arabic tree of India, but yields a gum inferior to the true gum-Arabic. Binomial name Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ... Acacia covenyi Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 534 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1067 pixel, file size: 348 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Acacia Covenyi - National Botanical Gardens If you are a (commercial) publisher and you want me to write you an email or paper mail giving you an... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 534 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1067 pixel, file size: 348 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Acacia Covenyi - National Botanical Gardens If you are a (commercial) publisher and you want me to write you an email or paper mail giving you an... Binomial name Acacia covenyi Tindale Acacia covenyi is a rare plant from Southern New South Wales. ... [edit] Medicinal uses Many Acacia species have important uses in traditional medicine. Most all of the uses have been shown to have a scientific basis, since chemical compounds found in the various species have medicinal effects. In Ayurvedic medicine, Acacia nilotica is considered a remedy that is helpful for treating premature ejaculation. An astringent medicine, called catechu or cutch, is procured from several species, but more especially from Acacia catechu, by boiling down the wood and evaporating the solution so as to get an extract.[2] Ayurveda (आयुर्वेद Sanskrit: ayu—life; veda—knowledge of) or ayurvedic medicine is a more than 2,000 year old comprehensive system of medicine based on a holistic approach rooted in Vedic culture. ... Binomial name Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... i suck A bottle of tannic acid, an astringent Astringent medicines cause shrinkage of mucous membranes or exposed tissues and are often used internally to check discharge of blood serum or mucous secretions. ... Catechu is an extract of any of several species of Acacia—but especially Acacia catechu—produced by boiling the wood in water and evaporating the resulting brew. ... Binomial name Acacia catechu Common names for it include Catechu, Cachou and Black Cutch. ... [edit] Ornamental uses A few species are widely grown as ornamentals in gardens; the most popular perhaps is Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle), with its attractive glaucous to silvery leaves and bright yellow flowers; it is erroneously known as "mimosa" in some areas where it is cultivated, through confusion with the related genus Mimosa. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Binomial name Acacia dealbata Link Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) is an Australian hardwood (flowering) species found in all eastern states. ... For other uses, see Mimosa (disambiguation). ... Another ornamental acacia is Acacia xanthophloea (Fever Tree). Southern European florists use Acacia baileyana, Acacia dealbata, Acacia pycnantha and Acacia retinodes as cut flowers and the common name there for them is mimosa.[3] Binomial name Acacia xanthophloea Acacia xanthophloea (Fever Tree) is a tree originating in southern Africa that has become a landscape tree in other warm climates. ... Ornamental species of acacia are also used by homeowners and landscape architects for home security purposes.[4][5] The sharp thorns of some species deter unauthorized persons from entering private properties, and may prevent break-ins if planted under windows and near drainpipes. The aesthetic characteristics of acacia plants, in conjunction with their home security qualities, makes them a considerable alternative to artificial fences and walls. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Landscape architecture. ... Burglar (or intrusion), fire and safety alarms are commonly found in electronic form today. ... A fence in Westtown Township, Pennsylvania. ... A brick wall A wall is a usually solid structure that defines and sometimes protects an area. ... [edit] Paints The ancient Egyptians used Acacia in paints.[6] [edit] Perfume Acacia farnesiana Acacia farnesiana is used in the perfume industry due to its strong fragrance. The use of Acacia as a fragrance dates back centuries. In The Bible, burning of acacia wood as a form of incense is mentioned several times. Acacia farnesiana1. ... Acacia farnesiana1. ... Binomial name Acacia farnesiana Acacia farnesiana, commonly known as Needle Bush, is so named because of its long, spiny leaves. ... Binomial name Acacia farnesiana Acacia farnesiana, commonly known as Needle Bush, is so named because of its long, spiny leaves. ... Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body, objects, and living spaces a pleasant smell. ... This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library. ... Incense is composed of aromatic organic materials. ... [edit] Symbolism and ritual The Acacia is used as a symbol in Freemasonry, to represent purity and endurance of the soul, and as funerary symbolism signifying resurrection and immortality. “Freemasons” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Soul (disambiguation). ... Several parts (mainly bark, root and resin) of Acacia are used to make incense for rituals. Acacia is used in incense mainly in India, Nepal, Tibet and China. Smoke from Acacia bark is thought to keep demons and ghosts away and to put the gods in a good mood. Roots and resin from Acacia are combined with rhododendron, acorus, cytisus, salvia and some other components of incense. Both people and elephants like an alcoholic beverage made from acacia fruit.[7] According to Easton's Bible Dictionary, the Acacia tree may be the “burning bush” (Exodus 3:2) which Moses encountered in the desert. Incense is composed of aromatic organic materials. ... “Fiend” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Ghost (disambiguation). ... Subgenera Azaleastrum Candidastrum Hymenanthes Mumeazalea Pentanthera (Azaleas) Rhododendron Therorhodion Tsutsusi (Azaleas) Vireya Source: RBG, Edinburgh Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, rose, and dendron, tree) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. ... Species Acorus calamus Acorus gramineus Acorus is a genus of monocot flowering plants. ... Genera Argyrocytisus:1 species Cytisus: about 30-35 species Genista: about 90 species Petteria: 1 species Podocytisus: 1 species Retama: 4 species Spartium: 1 species Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... Species see List of Salvia species Salvia is a genus in the mint family, Lamiaceae. ... [edit] Tannin A bottle of tannic acid. The bark of various Australian species, known as wattles, is very rich in tannin and forms an important article of export; important species include Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle), Acacia decurrens (Tan Wattle), Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) and Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle). Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1944x2592, 875 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1944x2592, 875 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... This is a bottle of tannic acid. ... A bottle of tannic acid. ... Binomial name Benth. ... Binomial name Acacia decurrens (Wendl. ... Binomial name Acacia dealbata Link Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) is an Australian hardwood (flowering) species found in all eastern states. ... Binomial name Acacia mearnsii De Wild. ... Tannin Content of Various Acacia Species Bark Dried Leaves Seed Pods Species Tannins [%] Tannins [%] Tannins [%] Acacia albida 2-28%[8] 5-13%[8] Acacia cavenia 32%[9] Acacia dealbata 19.1%[10] Acacia decurrens 37-40%[10] Acacia farnesiana 23%[10] Acacia mearnsii 25-35%[8] Acacia melanoxylon 20%[9] Acacia nilotica 18-23%*[8] Acacia penninervis 18%[9] Acacia pycnantha 30-45%[9] 15-16%[9] Acacia saligna 21.5%[10] *Inner bark Black Wattle is grown in plantations in South Africa. Most Australian acacia species introduced to South Africa have become an enormous problem, due to their naturally aggressive propagation. The pods of Acacia nilotica (under the name of neb-neb), and of other African species are also rich in tannin and used by tanners. Binomial name Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev. ... Binomial name Acacia caven (Molina) Molina Range of Acacia caven Synonyms Acacia cavenia (Molina) Hook. ... Binomial name Acacia dealbata Link Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) is an Australian hardwood (flowering) species found in all eastern states. ... Binomial name Acacia decurrens (Wendl. ... Binomial name Acacia farnesiana Acacia farnesiana, commonly known as Needle Bush, is so named because of its long, spiny leaves. ... Binomial name Acacia mearnsii De Wild. ... Species ~1,300; See List of Acacia species Acacia is a genus of shrubs and trees of Gondwanian origin belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the Pea Family Fabaceae, first described from Africa by Linnaeus in 1773. ... Binomial name Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ... Binomial name Acacia penninervis DC. Range of Acacia penninervis Synonyms Acacia impressa Lindl. ... Binomial name Benth. ... Binomial name Acacia saligna (Labill. ... Binomial name Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ... A bottle of tannic acid. ... [edit] Wood Acacia koa Wood Most acacia species are used for valuable timber; such are Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood) from Australia, which attains a great size; its wood is used for furniture, and takes a high polish; and Acacia omalophylla (Myall Wood, also Australian), which yields a fragrant timber, used for ornamental purposes. Acacia seyal is thought to be the Shittah-tree of the Bible, which supplied shittim-wood. According to the Book of Exodus, this was used in the construction of the Ark of the Covenant. Acacia koa from the Hawaiian Islands and Acacia heterophylla from Réunion island are both excellent timber trees. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 449 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 449 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A young Koa tree showing compound leaves and phyllodes The Koa (Acacia koa; Family Fabaceae) is a large tree endemic to the Australian and Pacific islands acacias) in that the leaves produced early in the growth of the plant are compound leaves typical of the pea family. ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood... Species ~1,300; See List of Acacia species Acacia is a genus of shrubs and trees of Gondwanian origin belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the Pea Family Fabaceae, first described from Africa by Linnaeus in 1773. ... For the UK band, see Furniture (band). ... Binomial name Acacia seyal Del. ... Shittah-tree is Hebrew for acacia. ... This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library. ... This article is about the second book in the Torah. ... The Ark of the Covenant (ארון הברית in Hebrew: aron habrit) is described in the Hebrew Bible as a sacred container, wherein rested the stone tablets containing the Ten Commandments as well as other sacred Israelite objects. ... KOA may mean: Kick Off Association - International association devoted to Dino Dinis games (Kick Off and Player Manager) and organizing annual gathering and international competitions with Kick Off 2 and real Amiga. ... Map of the Hawaiian Islands, a chain of islands that stretches 2,400 km in a northwesterly direction from the southern tip of the Island of Hawai‘i. ... Binomial name Acacia heterophylla (Lam. ... Acacia heterophylla Wood Approximate Wood Densities of Various Acacia Species Density Density Heartwood Density Sapwood Density Species [g/cm³] [kg/m³] [kg/m³] [kg/m³] Acacia acuminata 1040[11] Acacia amythethophylla 1170[12] Acacia catechu 0.88[13] Acacia confusa 0.69-0.75[13] Acacia erioloba 1230[12] Acacia galpinii 800[12] Acacia goetzii 1025[12] Acacia karoo 800[12] Acacia leucophloea 0.76[13] Acacia mellifera subsp. mellifera 1100[12] Acacia nilotica 0.70[13] 1170[12] Acacia nilotica subsp. adstringens 0.827-0.945[12] Acacia nilotica subsp. nilotica 0. 80[12] 1170[12] Acacia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha 705[12] Acacia sieberiana 655[12] In Indonesia (mainly in Sumatra) and in Malaysia (mainly in Sarawak) plantations of Acacia mangium are being established to supply pulpwood to the paper industry. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 561 pixelsFull resolution (896 × 628 pixel, file size: 89 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Other versions http://en. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 561 pixelsFull resolution (896 × 628 pixel, file size: 89 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Other versions http://en. ... Binomial name Acacia acuminata Benth. ... Binomial name Acacia catechu Common names for it include Catechu, Cachou and Black Cutch. ... Binomial name Acacia confusa Merr. ... Binomial name Acacia erioloba Acacia erioloba, commonly known as the Camel Thorn (Kameeldoring in Afrikaans) or Giraffe Thorn, is a thorn acacia native to the desert regions of Southern Africa, especially the Karoo. ... Binomial name Acacia karroo Hayne Range of Acacia karroo Synonyms Acacia campbellii Arn. ... Binomial name Acacia leucophloea Acacia leucophloea (Hindi: रेवंजा), also called reonja, is a moderate sized tree sometimes mistaken for prosopis cineraria with spreading crown and somewhat malformed and crooked trunk. ... Binomial name Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ... Trinomial name Acacia nilotica subsp. ... Trinomial name Acacia nilotica subsp. ... Trinomial name Acacia polyacantha subsp. ... Binomial name Acacia sieberiana DC. Synonyms Acacia amboensis Schinz Acacia purpurascens Vatke Acacia sieberana DC. Acacia sieberiana DC. subsp. ... Sumatra (also spelled Sumatera) is the sixth largest island in the world (approximately 470,000 km²) and is the largest island entirely in Indonesia (two larger islands, Borneo and New Guinea, are partially in Indonesia). ... State motto: Bersatu, Berusaha, Berbakti State anthem: Ibu Pertiwiku Capital Kuching Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Yang di-Pertua Negeri Abang Muhammad Salahuddin  - Ketua Menteri Abdul Taib Mahmud History    - Brunei Sultanate 19th century   - Brooke dynasty 1841   - Japanese occupation 1941-1945   - British control 1946   - Accession into Malaysia 1963  Area  - Total 124,450... Binomial name Acacia mangium Willd. ... Pulpwood refers to timber stocks that are cut in order to make wood pulp for paper production. ... [edit] Phytochemistry of Acacias [edit] Alkaloids Egyptian goddess Isis As mentioned previously, Acacias contain a number of organic compounds that defend them from pests and grazing animals.[1] Many of these compounds are psychoactive in humans. The alkaloids found in Acacias include Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and N-methyltryptamine (NMT). The plant leaves, stems and/or roots are sometimes made into a brew together with some MAOI-containing plant and consumed orally for healing, ceremonial or religious uses. Egyptian mythology has associated the acacia tree with characteristics of the tree of life (cf. article on the Legend of Osiris and Isis). Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2112 × 2816 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2112 × 2816 pixel, file size: 1. ... Benzene is the simplest of the arenes, a family of organic compounds An organic compound is any member of a large class of chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon and hydrogen; therefore, carbides, carbonates, carbon oxides and elementary carbon are not organic (see below for more on the definition controversy... A psychoactive drug or psychotropic substance is a chemical that alters brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness, or behaviour. ... An alkaloid is a nitrogenous organic molecule that has a pharmacological effect on humans and other animals. ... Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), also known as N,N-dimethyltryptamine, is a psychedelic tryptamine. ... NMT (N-Methyltryptamine, monomethyltryptamine) is a tryptamine alkaloid that has been found in the bark, shoots and leaves of several species of Virola, Acacia and Mimosa. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 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Acacias Known to Contain Psychoactive Alkaloids Acacia acuminata Up to 1.5% alkaloids, mainly consisting of tryptamine in leaf[14] Acacia adunca β-methyl-phenethylamine, 2.4% in leaves[15] Acacia alpina Active principles in leaf[16] Acacia aneura Psychoactive.[17][18] Ash used in Pituri.[19] Ether extracts about 2-6% of the dried leaf mass.[20] Acacia angustifolia Psychoactive,[17] Tryptamines Acacia angustissima β-methyl-phenethylamine[21], NMT and DMT in leaf (1.1-10.2 ppm)[22] Acacia aroma Tryptamine alkaloids.[23] Significant amount of tryptamine in the seeds.[24] Acacia auriculiformis 5-MeO-DMT in stem bark[25] Acacia baileyana 0.02% tryptamine and β-carbolines, in the leaf, Tetrahydroharman[16][26][27] Acacia beauverdiana Psychoactive[28] Ash used in Pituri.[19] Acacia berlandieri DMT, amphetamines, mescaline, nicotine[29] Acacia catechu DMT[30] and other tryptamines in leaf, bark Acacia caven Psychoactive[17] Acacia chundra DMT and other tryptamines in leaf, bark Acacia colei DMT[31] Acacia complanata 0.3% alkaloids in leaf and stem, almost all N-methyl-tetrahydroharman, with traces of tetrahydroharman, some of tryptamine[32][33][34] Acacia concinna Nicotine[35] Acacia confusa DMT & NMT in leaf, stem & bark 0.04% NMT and 0.02% DMT in stem.[16] Also N,N-dimethyltryptam