Acacia polyacantha Seeds - White-stem Thorn Tree Seeds - Beautiful Hardy Indigenous

Acacia polyacantha Seeds

Common Names: White-stem Thorn; Witdoring

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 polyacantha is a perennial flowering tree which can grow up to 25m tall. Polyacantha has the meaning "many thorns" in Latin.

The tree is native to Africa, India, the Indian Ocean and Asia, but it has also been introduced to the Caribbean. The root emits chemical compounds that repel animals including rats and crocodiles. The tree's gum is used in the manufacture of candy. Its roots and perhaps its bark have medicinal uses. The root extract is useful for snakebites and is applied to wash the skin of children who are agitated at night time. The bark is useful for tanning.

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