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Acacia farnesiana, Mimosa farnesiana seeds
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Acacia farnesiana (Mimosa farnesiana, Sweet Acacia, Cassie Flower) Seeds
Acacia farnesiana, also known as Mimosa farnesiana, Sweet Acacia, or Cassie Flower, is a small, evergreen shrub or tree from the Fabaceae family. Native to tropical and subtropical regions, this hardy plant is valued for its fragrant flowers, adaptability, and multiple uses, including ornamental, ecological, and medicinal applications. Its clusters of golden-yellow flowers are widely used in perfumery.
Characteristics:
• Plant Description: Sweet Acacia grows to a height of 3–8 meters with a thorny, spreading canopy. Its bipinnate, feathery leaves provide a soft, delicate appearance. The tree is renowned for its small, fragrant, bright yellow, ball-shaped flowers that bloom year-round in warm climates. These are followed by brown, oblong seed pods containing small, hard seeds.
• Fragrance: The flowers emit a sweet, intense fragrance and are a source of cassie perfume.
• Climate Adaptability: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, tolerating arid and semi-arid conditions as well as saline soils.
Uses and Benefits:
• Ornamental Value: The tree’s golden-yellow flowers and feathery foliage make it a popular ornamental plant for gardens, parks, and streetscapes.
• Perfume Industry: The fragrant flowers are used to produce cassie absolute, a valuable ingredient in perfumes and aromatherapy products.
• Erosion Control: Its extensive root system helps stabilize soil, particularly in arid and erosion-prone areas.
• Fodder and Forage: The leaves and pods are used as fodder for livestock in many regions.
• Medicinal Properties: In traditional medicine, various parts of the plant, including bark, flowers, and pods, are used for treating skin ailments, wounds, and digestive issues.
• Wildlife Habitat: Provides shelter and food for birds, bees, and other pollinators.
Cultivation:
• Sowing: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours to enhance germination. Sow seeds directly in well-drained soil or in nursery beds. Cover lightly with soil and keep moist. Germination typically occurs within 1–3 weeks.
• Growth Conditions: Prefers full sun and thrives in sandy, loamy, or rocky soils. Sweet Acacia is drought-tolerant and grows well in nutrient-poor soils.
• Maintenance: A low-maintenance plant that requires occasional pruning to shape the tree or remove dead branches.
Unique Features:
• Year-Round Blooms: Produces fragrant, vibrant flowers nearly year-round in warm climates.
• Hardy and Resilient: Tolerates poor soils, drought, and saline conditions, making it ideal for challenging environments.
• Multipurpose Use: Combines ornamental appeal with applications in perfumery, fodder, and traditional medicine.
Shipping:
Available for shipping within India and worldwide. Orders are typically dispatched within 1–2 weeks.
From Deodar Seeds Company.
Acacia farnesiana, also known as Mimosa farnesiana, Sweet Acacia, or Cassie Flower, is a small, evergreen shrub or tree from the Fabaceae family. Native to tropical and subtropical regions, this hardy plant is valued for its fragrant flowers, adaptability, and multiple uses, including ornamental, ecological, and medicinal applications. Its clusters of golden-yellow flowers are widely used in perfumery.
Characteristics:
• Plant Description: Sweet Acacia grows to a height of 3–8 meters with a thorny, spreading canopy. Its bipinnate, feathery leaves provide a soft, delicate appearance. The tree is renowned for its small, fragrant, bright yellow, ball-shaped flowers that bloom year-round in warm climates. These are followed by brown, oblong seed pods containing small, hard seeds.
• Fragrance: The flowers emit a sweet, intense fragrance and are a source of cassie perfume.
• Climate Adaptability: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, tolerating arid and semi-arid conditions as well as saline soils.
Uses and Benefits:
• Ornamental Value: The tree’s golden-yellow flowers and feathery foliage make it a popular ornamental plant for gardens, parks, and streetscapes.
• Perfume Industry: The fragrant flowers are used to produce cassie absolute, a valuable ingredient in perfumes and aromatherapy products.
• Erosion Control: Its extensive root system helps stabilize soil, particularly in arid and erosion-prone areas.
• Fodder and Forage: The leaves and pods are used as fodder for livestock in many regions.
• Medicinal Properties: In traditional medicine, various parts of the plant, including bark, flowers, and pods, are used for treating skin ailments, wounds, and digestive issues.
• Wildlife Habitat: Provides shelter and food for birds, bees, and other pollinators.
Cultivation:
• Sowing: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours to enhance germination. Sow seeds directly in well-drained soil or in nursery beds. Cover lightly with soil and keep moist. Germination typically occurs within 1–3 weeks.
• Growth Conditions: Prefers full sun and thrives in sandy, loamy, or rocky soils. Sweet Acacia is drought-tolerant and grows well in nutrient-poor soils.
• Maintenance: A low-maintenance plant that requires occasional pruning to shape the tree or remove dead branches.
Unique Features:
• Year-Round Blooms: Produces fragrant, vibrant flowers nearly year-round in warm climates.
• Hardy and Resilient: Tolerates poor soils, drought, and saline conditions, making it ideal for challenging environments.
• Multipurpose Use: Combines ornamental appeal with applications in perfumery, fodder, and traditional medicine.
Shipping:
Available for shipping within India and worldwide. Orders are typically dispatched within 1–2 weeks.
From Deodar Seeds Company.
SKU: DEC35
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