Acacia cuthbertsonii

Acacia cuthbertsonii is a perennial shrub or tree native to Australia. It grows 1–5 m tall with fissured, flaky bark. It grows in the central western part of Australia.^[2]

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Uses

The plant is used as an analgesic by the indigenous peoples of Australia. ^[3]More specifically, A. cuthbertsonii is also used to treat headaches and toothaches ^[4] by indigenous people of the Australian NT. The tree's wood is used to make splints to treat bone fractures.^[5] Certain parts of the tree are used to make bandages.^[6]

Subspecies

• Acacia cuthbertsonii subsp. cuthbertsonii
• Acacia cuthbertsonii subsp. linearis

References

1. ^ ILDIS
2. ^ FloraBase
3. ^ Analgesic Plants Australian New Crops Newsletter
4. ^ Sydney Exotic Plants
5. ^ ABRS Flora of Australia Online
6. ^ Aboriginal Medicine - Japan Paper.pdf Traditional Aboriginal Medicine - Japan Paper