Acacia caven

Acacia caven (Roman Cassie, Aromita, Aromo Criollo, Caven, Churque, Churqui, Espinillo, Espinillo de Baado, Espino, Espino Maulino)^[1] is an ornamental tree in the Fabaceae family. Acacia caven is native to Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It grow 4 m to 5 m tall and it has white thorns up to 2 cm in length. It blooms in Spring, with bright yellow flowers 1 cm to 2 cm in diameter.

Additional recommended knowledge

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Uses

Erosion control

The tree is used for erosion control.^[2]

Food

The flowers are used as food for bees in the production of honey.^[2]

Ornamental tree

The tree has ornamental uses.^[2]

Perfume

The flowers are used in perfume.^[2][3]

Tannin

Tannin from the seed pods is used for tanning hides.^[3]

Wood

The wood is used as fuel and to make posts for fences. The current main use for the tree is in the production of high-grade charcoal.^[2]

Botanical varieties

• Acacia caven (Molina)Molina var. caven ^[4]
• Acacia caven var. dehiscens Ciald.
• Acacia caven var. microcarpa (Speg.)Ciald.
• Acacia caven var. stenocarpa (Speg.)Ciald.

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