Albizia attopeuensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
(Pierre) I.C.Nielsen
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192577
Common Names
- Albizia Attopeuensis
- Attopeuensis Albizia
- Attopeuensis Silk Tree
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- Albizia laui Merr. [deprecated]
- Serialbizzia attopeuense (Pierre) Kosterm. [unknown]
- Pithecolobium attopeuense Pierre [unknown]
Description
Albizia attopeuensis (also called Attopeu Albizia, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and its leaves are alternate, bipinnate, and bright green. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed areas or along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia attopeuensis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albizia attopeuensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Albizia attopeuensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Albizia attopeuensis
Albizia attopeuensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.
Albizia attopeuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia attopeuensis?
Albizia attopeuensis
What is the common name of Albizia attopeuensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Albizia attopeuensis?
It is native to tropical rainforests in South America
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
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:473118-1: Based on the initial data import