Mazhar Botanic Garden

Acacia victoriae Benth.

Gundabluey

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Species: Victoriae
Sample code: EGY-MBG-001131
Common name: Gundabluey
English name: Elegant wattle, Bardi bush
Arabic name: اكاسيا فيكتوريا
Native: Australia
Country: Australia
(PGR): Common

Shrub-like tree with with multiple trunks grow 5-6 m leaves phyllodes, flowers clustered with yellowish and strongly scented fruit legume 8 cm pale coloured

Ornamental. Used as a windbreak and also helps with soil stabilization. Because it is able to grow at a moderate rate, it has also been used for site rehabilitation. The nitrogen-containing seeds are used in breads as well as ground up as meal. The seeds have also been used as fodder, being a good source of protein. The roasted seed can be used as a coffee substitute. The wood is used for fuel

Acacia decora Rchb , Racosperma victoriae (Benth) Pedley

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Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Hilly
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Low water Medium Water
Climates: Arid Temperate
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Late winter and early spring
Zone: 8 : 11
pH range: 6-8.5

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