Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriorhachis
ID:
175476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 456 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174805

Common Names

  • Eriorhachis Albizia
  • Eriorhachis Silk Tree
  • Albizia Eriorhachis

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Synonyms

  • Cathormion eriorhachis (Harms) Dandy [valid]
  • Arthrosamanea eriorhachis (Harms) Aubrév. [valid]

Description

Albizia eriorhachis (also called rough-barked albizia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is found in desert and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia eriorhachis is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia eriorhachis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with dark green leaves and yellow-green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia eriorhachis is a perennial tree native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Albizia eriorhachis

Albizia eriorhachis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Albizia eriorhachis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia eriorhachis?

Albizia eriorhachis

What is the common name of Albizia eriorhachis?

Rough-barked Silk Tree

What is the habitat of Albizia eriorhachis?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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