Earpod Wattle
Acacia auriculiformis
Description
A fast-growing, hardy evergreen tree with dense, dark green foliage. What appear to be its leaves are actually flattened and widened leaf-stems called phyllodes. It produces spikes of bright yellow, fragrant flowers.
Common Uses
Daily Life Uses
- Excellent for fuelwood and making high-quality charcoal.
- Planted as a dense shade tree and ornamental in public spaces.
Medical Uses
- Aboriginal people have used infusions of the bark to treat ailments.
Industrial Uses
- The wood is used for pulp in the paper industry.
- Timber is suitable for furniture and light construction.
General Uses
- Used for land rehabilitation and erosion control due to its hardiness.
- Tannins from the bark are used in the leather industry.
Fun Facts
Its common name "Earpod Wattle" comes from the distinctive shape of its mature seed pod, which is brown, woody, and twisted in a way that resembles a human ear.
Location
Lat: -33.86
Lon: 151.2