Acacia mearnsii
Acacia mearnsii, commonly known as Black Wattle, is a versatile evergreen tree native to Australia. Renowned for its high tannin content in bark, it is globally significant in the leather tanning industry. This resilient species also serves essential roles in reforestation, soil stabilization, and supporting diverse local ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Acacia mearnsii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Acacia. As a member of the genus Acacia, Acacia mearnsii is specifically recognized for its medicinal and industrial properties.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acacia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several key regions in the Mediterranean basin. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Portugal and Spain. Its presence also extends to the island of Corse within the same European sub-region. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is documented growing in Italy. Finally, its range reaches into Northern Africa, specifically within the country of Algeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acacia mearnsii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acacia mearnsii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include shigellosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| shigellosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |