Kuteera-Gum, White-barked acacia.

Acacia leucophloea

Physical Characteristics

Acacia leucophloea is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

E. Asia - Indian subcontinent, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: The germinated seeds are cooked and eaten as a vegetable[303 , 310 ]. They contain crude protein 27 % dry matter. The other major nutrient contents are crude lipid 5 %, crude fibre 7 %, ash 4 % and total crude carbohydrates, 58 %[303 ]. The seeds are a rich source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and manganese[303 ]. The predominant seed protein fractions are globulins and albumins[303 ].

Medicinal Uses

The gum obtained from the stem is used medicinally[303 , 310 ].

Known Hazards

None known