Botanical description:
A tree that reaches a height of more than (7 meters), grows in the dry regions of central Australia, its trunk is short and gray in color, branches from the base and splits lengthwise, the leaves are long (8-13 cm) and (1-2 cm) wide, slightly curved, not divided by the median vein 1:1, light green in color, the flowers are yellow and spherical in shape, the fruit is a delicate pod (5-13 cm) long and (1.5 cm) wide, light brown in color, the seeds are small and black in color.
Flowering
Flowering begins in mid-May, fruit set 15 days after flowering, flowering period is a month and a half
The fruit harvest begins at the beginning of August.
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Propagation is done by treating the seed by pouring boiling water over it and leaving it for 24 hours. The seed can also be treated with sulfuric acid.
Benefits and Uses
An attractive tree that tolerates drought and frost. It is grown for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is a good fodder plant during the dry season. It is used in afforestation and green belts. Its wood is good for fuel. Its flowers are popular with honeybees.