Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gummifera
ID:
184206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) C.A.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1930: 218 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183535

Common Names

  • Gum Tree
  • Gum-pod Albizia
  • Gum-bearing Albizia

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Synonyms

  • Albizia laevicorticata Zimm. [unknown]
  • Sassa gummifera J.F.Gmel. [valid]
  • Albizia sassa (Willd.) Chiov., p.p. [deprecated]
  • Albizia sassa (Willd.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Albizia gummifera (also called Gummiferous Albizia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia gummifera is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood and timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Albizia gummifera var. gummifera
Albizia gummifera var. ealensis (De Wild.) Brenan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia gummifera has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia gummifera is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Albizia gummifera

Albizia gummifera is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Albizia gummifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia gummifera?

Albizia gummifera

What is the common name of Albizia gummifera?

Gum-bearing Albizia

What is the family of Albizia gummifera?

Fabaceae

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

Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
Christo Albertyn Smith (1898-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Sm.' in the authors string.