Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by origin]
6. biological material
7. plant material
8. [wood and wood by product]
9. wood (plant material)
10. [wood by composition or origin]
11. hardwood
12. acacia (wood)

Anotations

Scope note:

Wood from the species Acacia melanoxylon, reddish brown to black in color and prized for attractive grain, appearing similar to rosewood. The strong, elastic, hardwood is used for furniture, walking sticks, and tool handles.