Image of Acacia dealbata
VII Region, Pelarco, Las Placetas, Chile
Altitude: 600-800 m. 08 15, 2006
Species: | Acacia dealbata Link | |
Family: | Fabaceae | |
Order: | Fabales | |
Chilean Name: | Aromo (de castilla) | |
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Record: | 0366 |
About 5 Acacia in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 199 in our data base. |
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Foreign Very Frequent
Height: 20 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis is an exotic plant, very invasive in central areas of Chile, but also very beautful due to its abundant golden flowers. In Chile entire areas turn gold in early spring when it begins to bloom. |
Image of Acacia dealbata VII Region, Pelarco, Las Placetas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: Yellow, without information on the number of petals Height: 20 m.
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Image of Acacia dealbata VII Region, Pelarco, Las Placetas, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Acacia dealbata VII Region, Chileflora Lab., Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Edible plant
It was used as a source of yellow dye from flowers and for soil stabilization due to its extreme capacity to grow almost anywhere. This tenacity is also its limitation, because it can easily become a weed. The cooked flowers can be used a source of food, and the trunk produces an edible gum. The bark has a high tannin content |
Image of Acacia dealbata VII Region, Chileflora Lab., Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
Very easy to cultivate
acid soil with a significant content of ogranic matter
Recommended germination temperature: +18°C + 22°C
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