Appearance
"Acacia victoriae" matures into a shrub-like tree with multiple trunks. It reaches a height of about 5–6 meters and is moderately fast growing. It has a life-span of about 10–15 years. The tree has a large root system, known to extend to 20 metres. It is able to survive drought fairly well, but not in severe drought, though it can regenerate from suckers. Flowering begins in August and continues into late December, depending on the region in which the tree is found. As with its variation of flowering, the maturation of the seeds is also variable.Habitat
"Acacia victoriae"is found in arid and semiarid areas, generally in alkaline soils including clayey alluvials, grey cracking clays and saline loams on floodplains, alluvial flats, rocky hillsides and ridges. Animals such as birds and small mammals are known to use the tree as protection. The seeds and foliage also offer a source of food to animals.Food
The nitrogen-containing seeds are used in breads as well as ground up as meal. Aboriginals are helping to apply their methods in using the seeds from "Acacia victoriae" for food. The seeds have also been used as fodder, being a good source of protein.Uses
"Acacia victoriae" is useful when used as a windbreak and also helps with soil stabilization. Because it is able to grow at a moderate rate, it has also been used for site rehabilitation.References:
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