Acacia
The acacia tree (Acacia), belonging to the Fabaceae family, is mostly green leafy and thorny. Especially in Australia (about 300 species), it grows spontaneously in warm temperate and semi-tropical regions. Akasyan has 600 species.
General Characteristics of Acacia Trees
The cultures belonging to the Fabaceae family are usually found in the nature as trees, and rarely as shrubs or as tall or dwarf shrubs. Some species of acacia protect the summer greens. Along with this, there are acacia species whose leaves fall in the winter months. Some acanthals also have thorns, but some are not. Leaves are mostly compound feathers. It consists of many leaves. In some species of acacia, thin and long flocked ones are seen instead of fluffy leaves. Its long stemmed leaves are mostly enlarged. The flowers of Akasyan are very pleasant smell and the flowers of these small flowers are usually yellow, sometimes white or red. The cover sheets, which are divided into four parts, are divided into a bowl and a crown. Ercikleri are very numerous. Keep your tips on. The flowers are in collective form in the head or spike formation. The fruit of the acacia tree is a pod.
Acacia is a hard tree. The essence shows great resistance to splitting. Resistance to scratching and rubbing is high. Hard to handle. It is one of the most durable trees even in different weather conditions. It is not easily destroyed by insects and microorganisms. Gives a smooth and shiny surface when scratched. Especially painted with water paints because it is oily.
They are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. While it is locally located in Central Europe during the Tertiary era, it has spread to narrower regions today. Especially in Australia, in Africa, in Sudan and in southern regions, in Central America, Asia has species that grow in the tropics. The first place where the tree grows is the 'galleghanv' mountains within the borders of Karolin and Virginia. This tree was first introduced to Europe by 'Jan Ruben'.