10 Acacia reficiens Seeds - False Umbrella Thorn Tree Seeds - Beautiful Hardy Indigenous

Acacia reficiens Seeds

Common Names: Rooihak; Red Bark Acacia, Red Thorn, False Umbrella Tree, False umbrella thorn

Acacia is a large genus, in the Fabaceae family, that contains over 1200 species of trees and shrubs from warm climates. Some are deciduous but most are evergreen. Over 700 species are native to Australia. There are 40 species, subspecies and varieties of Acacia indigenous to South Africa. They range from low-growing shrubs to tall trees and many have been introduced to other countries for economic and ornamental purposes. Acacias are also common in tropical and subtropical Africa; most African species are characterized by vicious spines and referred to as ‘thorn trees’. The name Acacia is derived from "akis" meaning a point or barb. The flowers, ranging from deep golden yellow to cream or white, and crowded into globular heads or cylindrical spikes, are often fragrant and produce abundant, bee-attracting pollen. The fruit of Acacias are either round or flattened pods. They do well in most parts of South Africa, and resist all but the severest frosts. Many of them make suitable bonsai candidates. The hard coated seeds remain viable for up to 30 years. They should be treated by heating and soaking for germination in spring. They do best in full sun and well-drained soil. 

Acacia reficiens is a small deciduous tree or shrub often growing in an upside-down cone shape and with a relatively flat crown. It can grow up to 5 metres in height. In Namibia's Kaokoveld region, the branches of this tree are used for fencing and the bark is used to curdle milk, while the thorns can be used to pierce ears. Root extracts are used as a cure against stomach-complaints and as an aid during childbirth. The seeds can be baked in hot ash, crushed, ground and mixed with tobacco to use as snuff. This species also makes an attractive bonsai specimen.

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