Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aylmeri
ID:
182024

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

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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.

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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

References

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Alfred Forbes Broun (b.1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broun' in the authors string.
Louis Melville Massey (1890-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Massey' in the authors string.