Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acle
ID:
206977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanco) Merr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C5: 25 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206306

Common Names

  • Albizia acle
  • Acle Albizia
  • Acle's Albizia

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Synonyms

  • Serialbizzia acle (Blanco) Kosterm. [valid]
  • Mimosa acle Blanco [valid]
  • Pithecellobium acle (Blanco) S.Vidal [valid]

Description

Albizia acle (also called Acle Albizia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in dry forests, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia acle is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia acle has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia acle is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Albizia acle

Albizia acle is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Albizia acle FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia acle?

Albizia acle

What is the common name of Albizia acle?

Acle Silk Tree

What is the natural habitat of Albizia acle?

It is found in dry, open areas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan

Species in the Albizia genus

Albizia occidentalis, Albizia zygia, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia altissima, Albizia eriorhachis, Albizia obliquifoliolata, Albizia rhombifolia, Albizia dinklagei, Albizia coriaria, Albizia adianthifolia, Albizia amara, Albizia anthelmintica, Albizia antunesiana, Albizia aylmeri, Albizia brevifolia, Albizia carbonaria, Albizia chevalieri, Albizia chinensis, Albizia euryphylla, Albizia ferruginea, Albizia forbesii, Albizia glaberrima, Albizia grandibracteata, Albizia gummifera, Albizia harveyi, Albizia isenbergiana, Albizia laurentii, Albizia lebbeck, Albizia malacophylla, Albizia mossamedensis, Albizia obbiadensis, Albizia odoratissima, Albizia petersiana, Albizia polycephala, Albizia pedicellata, Albizia procera, Albizia saponaria, Albizia schimperiana, Albizia splendens, Albizia suluensis, Albizia tanganyicensis, Albizia ortegae, Albizia versicolor, Albizia welwitschii, Albizia niopoides, Albizia zimmermannii, Albizia retusa, Albizia canescens, Albizia kalkora, Albizia attopeuensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.