Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) Brongn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France7: 902 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181142
Common Names
- Anthelmintic Albizia
- Albizia anthelmintica
- Anthelmintic Silk Tree
Synonyms
- Acacia anthelmintica (A.Rich.) Baill. [valid]
- Acacia marlothii Engl. [valid]
- Albizia floribunda Fenzl [unknown]
- Albizia umbalusiana Sim [valid]
- Albizia conjugato-pinnata Vatke [valid]
- Feuilleea anthelmintica (A.Rich.) Kuntze [valid]
- Besenna anthelmintica A.Rich. [valid]
- Albizia anthelmintica australis Baker f. [valid]
- Albizia anthelmintica pubescens Burtt Davy [valid]
Description
Albizia anthelmintica (also called Wormwood Albizia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia anthelmintica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Albizia anthelmintica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albizia anthelmintica is a small shrub native to Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated from root cuttings.
Where to Find Albizia anthelmintica
Albizia anthelmintica is native to Africa, including Senegal, Mali, and Nigeria. It is also found in parts of India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Albizia anthelmintica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia anthelmintica?
Albizia anthelmintica
What is the common name of Albizia anthelmintica?
Anthelmintic Albizia
What is the natural habitat of Albizia anthelmintica?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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