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Acacia adurgen (mintilpi)

Climate

Prefers hot and dry zones with well-drained, infertile, acidic, and neutral sands and loams. Thrives at altitudes ranging from 100 to 700 meters. Can tolerate a rainfall range of 100 to 550 mm.

Common Name

Mintilpi

Description

Acacia adurgen, also known as mintilpi, is a moderately fast-growing shrub to shrubby tree that can reach heights of 1.5 to 4 meters. It thrives in hot, dry zones with well-drained, infertile soils. This plant is palatable to cattle and has potential for fuel and soil stabilization purposes.

Genus
Grouping
Pioneers
Latin Name

Acacia adurgen

Origin

Australia

Other Relevant Information

Other Relevant Information: - Acacia adurgen, also known as mintilpi, is native to hot dry zones and grows well in well-drained, infertile, acidic, and neutral sands and loams. - It is a moderately fast-growing shrub to shrubby tree, reaching heights of 1.5 to 4 meters. - The plant can be found at altitudes between 100 and 700 meters, and it thrives in areas with rainfall ranging from 100 to 550 mm. - While palatable to cattle, it is not heavily grazed. - Acacia adurgen has good potential for use as a source of fuel and for soil stabilization.

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

- Grows on well drained, infertile, acidic and neutral sands and loams

Specific species
Uses
Fuel source
Suitability to cool temperate climate

A moderately fast growing, large shrub to shrubby tree grows to 1.5 to 4 metres. Grows in hot dry zones on well drained, infertile, acidic and neutral sands and loams, altitude 100 - 700 m, and rainfall 100-550 mm.

Palatable to cattle but not grazed to any great extent. Good potential for fuel and soil stabilisation.