Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
182669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.40: 15 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181998

Common Names

  • Chevalieri Tree
  • Albizia Tree
  • Tree of Chevalieri

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Description

Albizia chevalieri (also called Chevalier's albizia, among many other common names) is a legume native to Africa. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m in height and has bipinnate leaves. The plant is found in dry, sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions and is often used as a fodder crop.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a nitrogen-fixing plant in crop rotation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia chevalieri has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, narrow calyx. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia chevalieri is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds, cuttings, or air layering.

Where to Find Albizia chevalieri

Albizia chevalieri is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests, woodlands, and savannas. It is also cultivated in other tropical regions.

Albizia chevalieri FAQ

What are the common names of Albizia chevalieri?

Chevalier's Albizia, African Silk Tree

What is the native range of Albizia chevalieri?

Central and West Africa

What type of soil does Albizia chevalieri prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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