Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
182774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Osbeck) Merr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot.3: 575 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182103

Common Names

  • Albizia chinensis
  • Chinensis Albizia
  • Chinensis

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Synonyms

  • Albizia stipulata B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Acacia stipulata DC. [valid]
  • Mimosa chinensis Osbeck [valid]
  • Mimosa stipulacea Roxb. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium serronii Glaz. [unknown]
  • Mimosa marginata Lam. [valid]
  • Albizia marginata (Lam.) Merr. [valid]
  • Acacia stipulacea Royle [unknown]
  • Albizia chinensis chinensis [unknown]
  • Albizia chinensis smithiana (Roxb.) K.C.Shani, S.Chawla & S.Bannet [valid]
  • Albizia stipulata smithiana (Roxb.) Prain [unknown]
  • Mimosa smithiana Roxb. [valid]
  • Acacia lomatocarpa DC. [valid]
  • Inga purpurascens Hassk. [valid]
  • Mimosa stipulata Roxb. [invalid]
  • Acacia auriculata Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Acacia gualparensis Steud. [invalid]
  • Acacia smithiana (Roxb.) Steud. [valid]
  • Albizia minyi De Wild. [valid]
  • Albizia purpurascens Blume ex Miq. [valid]
  • Albizia smithiana Benth. [valid]
  • Inga umbraculiformis Jungh. [valid]
  • Albizia stipulata (DC.) Boivin [valid]
  • Feuilleea stipulata (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Acacia marginata Buch.-Ham. [invalid]
  • Inga dimidiata Miq. [unknown]

Description

Albizia chinensis (also called Chinese Albizia, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It has yellow flowers and long, curved seed pods.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia chinensis is used as a medicinal plant, as well as for timber, fuelwood, and ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albizia chinensis is a yellow-orange colour, with a globular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and hard-coated. The seedling has a single stem, with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia chinensis is a small tree native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting to increase the chances of successful germination.

Where to Find Albizia chinensis

Albizia chinensis is native to China. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Albizia chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia chinensis?

Albizia chinensis

What is the common name of Albizia chinensis?

Chinese albizia

What is the natural habitat of Albizia chinensis?

Albizia chinensis is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Peter Osbeck (1723-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Osbeck' in the authors string.