Robinia pseudoacacia L.

Also known as: Black locust , rubinia

A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.

Quick Facts

FAMILY
Fabaceae(leguminosae)
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Not evaluated
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Southeastern United states; introduced in Europe, Asia and india (often in hills and plantations),

Robinia pseudoacacia L.

Habitat

Grows well on dry slopes, deegraded soils and roadsides; thrives in temperate to subtropical regions.

Habit

Medium sized deciduous tree, 15-25m tall;compound leaves with oval leaflets; deeply furrowed dark bark; spiny young branches. clusters;

Uses

  • timber (strong, durable, 'rot resistant ); ornamental fpr fragrant flowers; fodder (limited, as leaves /seeds mildly toxic if excessive); fuelwood; soil improver(nitrogen -fixing roots).
Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.

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Quick Facts

FAMILY
Fabaceae(leguminosae)
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Not evaluated
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Southeastern United states; introduced in Europe, Asia and india (often in hills and plantations),

Habitat

Grows well on dry slopes, deegraded soils and roadsides; thrives in temperate to subtropical regions.

Habitat

Habit

Medium sized deciduous tree, 15-25m tall;compound leaves with oval leaflets; deeply furrowed dark bark; spiny young branches. clusters;

Uses

  • timber (strong, durable, 'rot resistant ); ornamental fpr fragrant flowers; fodder (limited, as leaves /seeds mildly toxic if excessive); fuelwood; soil improver(nitrogen -fixing roots).
Important for ecological balance.

Seed

Seed

Flower

Flower

Fruit

Fruit

Leaves

Leaves

Bark

Bark
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