Overview of Acacia trees

Acacia tree is a plant of the legume family that is the genus Acacia. Acacia is a word derived from the Greek "Akis" which means thorn, this is one that has a tree bearing thorns.

Origin and Classification

Acacia plants originating from the region of North America, this plant introduced in Europe as tree herb by Hendri IV who was an herbalist in 1601. Acacia plant that is not monophyletic genus is divided into 5 subgenus including Vachellia, Acacia, Acaciella, Senegalia, and Mariosousa.

Plant Acacia white flowers are a symbol for the indigenous people in North America, this plant is also considered as a clan shrub with more than 800 species spread around the world.

Some plant species of which are Acacia Acacia dealbata, Acacia melanoxylon, and Acacia longifolia.

The characteristics of the plant Acacia

Plant Acacia has pinnate leaves with leaf structure that varies according to the species, these plants usually grow and live in groups, with flower colors that vary according to type, such as red, white, purple and pale yellow.

The petals are usually small and difficult for identification because it is hidden among the long stamens, this plant has duru contained in all branches, is in as-the way they adapt to their growing in hot and dry climates.

This plant grows well in tropical climates, the plant seed germination is very difficult. This plant

This tree grows well in the area of ​​air-tropical climate. Acacia seed germination very difficult. according to information this plant very symbiotic with ants, this symbiosis largely on the species growing in Central America and Africa for example Acacia sphaerocephala. Acacia thorns on plant structure provides protection to the ants, and they also feed on the sap of this plant petiole, and ants are also providing protection against herbivores for this plant.

The usefulness and benefits of Acacia Plant

This plant also has the benefits and usefulness for human beings, including plants Acacia used as ornamental trees in the perfume industry. This plant is also used as an ornamental plant a lot of them are kind retinodes Acacia, Acacia dealbata, Acacia and Acacia Baileyana xanthophloea.

Besides this plant is also widely used in medicine, it is used to overcome the problem of premature ejaculation, the treatment methods of the ancient roots of this plant in boiled and used to treat rabies. Tannin in the extracted at these plants with yawn-kan Acacia wood can be used for astringent.