Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boivinii
ID:
196715

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 4, 14: 378 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196044

Common Names

  • Albizia boivinii
  • Boivin's Albizia
  • Boivinii Albizia

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Synonyms

  • Pithecolobium pervilleanum Benth. [unknown]
  • Acacia boivinii (E.Fourn.) Baill. [valid]
  • Acacia hova Drake [valid]
  • Acacia zygia (DC.) Baill., p.p. [deprecated]
  • Acacia boivini (E.Fourn.) Baill. [deprecated]
  • Pithecellobium pervilleanum Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea pervilleana (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Feuilleea boivinii (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Albizia boivinii (also called Boivin's Albizia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia boivinii is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia boivinii has small, yellow-white flowers that appear in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown pod. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia boivinii is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Albizia boivinii

Albizia boivinii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Albizia boivinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia boivinii?

Albizia boivinii

What is the common name of Albizia boivinii?

Boivin's Albizia

What is the family of Albizia boivinii?

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