Albizia amara - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
(Roxb.) B.Boivin
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180283
Common Names
- Amara Albizia
- Bitter Albizia
- Bastard Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Albizia amara (also called Siris Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the legume family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia amara is used for fuelwood, timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Albizia amara is white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small, black and has a thin outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a light green colour.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Albizia amara can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Albizia amara should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Albizia amara
Albizia amara is native to tropical regions of South America, and can be found in moist, lowland forests. It is also cultivated in gardens and parks.
Albizia amara FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia amara?
Albizia amara
What is the common name of Albizia amara?
Babul
What is the family of Albizia amara?
Fabaceae
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
Joseph Robert Bernard Boivin (1916-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Boivin' in the authors string.
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:473171-1: Based on the initial data import