Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriaria
ID:
180577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Oliv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 360 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179906

Common Names

  • Albizia coriaria
  • Coriaria Albizia
  • Coriaria Silk Tree

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Synonyms

  • Albizia katangensis De Wild. [valid]
  • Feuilleea coriaria (Welw. ex Oliv.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Albizia poissonii A.Chev. [valid]

Description

Albizia coriaria (also called Coriaria Albizia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has pinnate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia coriaria is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia coriaria has small, yellow or white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, kidney-shaped pod. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval leaves, and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia coriaria is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in temperatures between 15-25°C.

Where to Find Albizia coriaria

Albizia coriaria is native to the tropical regions of South America. It is found in the understory of tropical forests.

Albizia coriaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia coriaria?

Albizia coriaria

What is the common name of Albizia coriaria?

Coriaria Albizia

What is the range of Albizia coriaria?

It is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.