Acacia confusa

Acacia confusa is a perennial tree native to Asia. Some common names for it are Acacia Petit Feuille, Mimosa, Small Philippine Acacia, Formosa Acacia and Formosan Koa. It grows to a height of 15 m.^[2]

Additional recommended knowledge

Better weighing performance in 6 easy steps

What is the Correct Way to Check Repeatability in Balances?

How to quickly check pipettes?

Uses

Its uses include chemical products, environmental management and food and drink. The wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm³.^[3]

Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals found in Acacia confusa:

Root bark

• N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%^[4]
• N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%^[4]

Seeds

• Neurolathryogen, i.e. α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid, which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.^[4]

Stems

• N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%^[4]
• N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%^[4]

Phyllodes

No alkaloids found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).^[4]

Varieties

• Acacia confusa var. inamurai Hayata

References

1. ^ International Legume Database & Information Service (ILDIS)
2. ^ Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)
3. ^ FAO Appendix 1
4. ^ ^{a b c d e f} Lycaeum

• List of Acacia species