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| Identification |
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Genus
Acacia
Species
catechu
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
black cutch
gum catechu
black catechu
Family
MIMOSACEAE
Specimen number
S8502
Data source
ColorNat p15;DyePl p35;MedPl p157
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The oil of Acacia catechu as well as the heartwood has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Brown and brown are common colors produced with Black catechu (also known as black cutch and gum catechu). Catechu is one of the classic dyes of the ancients and has been in use for centuries. Fabrics dyed with these plant parts include wool and cotton. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include alum, potassium dichromate or copper sulfate. The ancient brown dye obtained from this plant is prepared from heartwood chips which are boiled to make a gum resin base used in the dyer's vat.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
antidiarrheal
hemostatic
Medicinal parts
Bark
Heartwood
Leaves
Shoots
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Acacia catechu is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an astringent, an antidiarrheal or a hemostatic. The bark as well as the heartwood and the leaves and the shoots are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Oil
Heartwood
Dye color
brown,dark brown
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Acacia catechu is thought to originate from Southeastern Asia and East Indies.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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