Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. ex Broun & Massey
Source:
ildis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sudan: 175 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181353
Common Names
- Aylmer's Albizia
- Aylmeri Albizia
- Aylmeri Silk Tree
Description
Albizia aylmeri (also called Aylmer's Albizia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has a slender stem with pinnate leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia aylmeri is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Albizia aylmeri is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albizia aylmeri can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring. Division of the rootstock can be done in the spring or fall. The rootstock should be divided into sections with each section having at least one bud or eye.
Where to Find Albizia aylmeri
Albizia aylmeri is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Albizia aylmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia aylmeri?
Albizia aylmeri
What is the common name of Albizia aylmeri?
Aylmer's Albizia
What is the family of Albizia aylmeri?
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