This is a list of Acacia species (sensu lato) that are used for the production of tannins.
Bark | Dried Leaves | Seed Pods | |
Species | Tannins [%] | Tannins [%] | Tannins [%] |
Acacia albida | 2-28% [1] | 5-13% [1] | |
Acacia cavenia | 32% [2] | ||
Acacia dealbata | 19.1% [3] | ||
Acacia decurrens | 37-40% [3] | ||
Acacia farnesiana | 23% [4] | ||
Acacia mearnsii | 25-35% [1] | ||
Acacia melanoxylon | 20% [2] | ||
Acacia nilotica | 18-23%* [1] | ||
Acacia penninervis | 18% [2] | ||
Acacia pycnantha | 30-45% [2] | 15-16% [2] | |
Acacia saligna | 21.5% [5] | ||
Notes: * - Inner bark |