LEGUMINOS^ USED FOR TEXTILE PURPOSES 389 



Hardwickia binata (Tree).— In India the stringy bark of this tree 

 is used for making rope. 



Parkinsonia aculeata (Plant).— The fibres are used for manufactur- 

 ing paper. 



MIMOSE/E. 



Acacia arabica (Tree). — The young stems are used for manufactur- 

 ing baskets and fishing nets. Coarse rope is also made from the fibres 

 of the bark. 



Acacia aulacocarpa (Shrub), Acacia complanata (Shrub). — Both 

 these plants yield fibre. 



Acacia eburnea (Shrub). — The bark contains a very tough fibre, 

 which is used for making large fishing nets and coarse rope. 



Acacia leucophloea (Tree). — The bark yields a very strong fibre 

 used for fishing nets. 



Acacia linifolia (Shrub).— This plant yields fibre. 



Acacia meianoxylon (Shrub). — This variety is very common in 

 Australia and the shavings of this and other species are used for 

 making hats. 



Numerous other acacias might be used for manufacturing paper 

 more or less coarse in quality. 



