Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 455 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178630
Common Names
- Dinklage's Mimosa
- Dinklage's Silk Tree
- Dinklage's Albizia
Description
Albizia dinklagei (also called Dinklage's Albizia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It typically grows to a height of 10-20 m and has bipinnate leaves with 4-8 pairs of leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including savannas, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia dinklagei is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Albizia dinklagei is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, flat, black and glossy. The seedlings are usually erect with two cotyledons and two true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albizia dinklagei is a perennial tree native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and rooted in moist soil. The tree prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Albizia dinklagei
Albizia dinklagei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Albizia dinklagei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia dinklagei?
Albizia dinklagei
What is the family of Albizia dinklagei?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Albizia dinklagei?
Dinklage's Albizia
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