Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.33: 151 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182308
Common Names
- White Siris
- Euryphylla Siris
- White-Flowered Siris
Description
Albizia euryphylla (also called Broad-Leaved Albizia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.2-0.6 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers warm, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia euryphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used for decorative purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albizia euryphylla has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albizia euryphylla is a perennial tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Albizia euryphylla
Albizia euryphylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Albizia euryphylla FAQ
What type of soil does Albizia euryphylla prefer?
Albizia euryphylla prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
How much sunlight does Albizia euryphylla need?
Albizia euryphylla needs full sun to partial shade.
What kind of climate does Albizia euryphylla prefer?
Albizia euryphylla prefers a warm, dry climate.
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