Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
183597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.3: 88 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182926

Common Names

  • Glabrous Silk Tree
  • Albizia Glaberrima
  • Silk Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium glaberrimum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Aubrév. [valid]
  • Albizia purpurea E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Mimosa glaberrima Schum. & Thonn. [deprecated]
  • Mimosa glaberrima Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
  • Inga glaberrima (Schumach. & Thonn.) Roberty [valid]

Description

Albizia glaberrima (also called African silk tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of up to 20 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are alternate, bipinnate, and up to 30 cm long. It is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia glaberrima is a small tree native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its wood is used for furniture and other woodworking projects. Its leaves are also used as a medicinal herb, and its bark is used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Albizia glaberrima var. glaberrima
Albizia glaberrima var. mpwapwensis Brenan
Albizia glaberrima var. glabrescens (Oliv.) Brenan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia glaberrima has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia glaberrima is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be planted in the spring and watered regularly. Pruning the plant will help promote more blooms.

Where to Find Albizia glaberrima

Albizia glaberrima can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Albizia glaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia glaberrima?

Albizia glaberrima

What is the common name of Albizia glaberrima?

African silk tree

What is the natural habitat of Albizia glaberrima?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Peter Thonning (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thonn.' in the authors string.