Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harveyi
ID:
184519

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France12: 399 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183848

Common Names

  • Harvey's Albizia
  • Albizia harveyi
  • Albizia

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Synonyms

  • Albizia hypoleuca Oliv. [valid]
  • Albizia pospischilii Harms [valid]
  • Feuilleea hypoleuca (Oliv.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga pospichilii (Harms) Kuntze [valid]
  • Albizia pallida Harv. [illegitimate]

Description

Albizia harveyi (also called 'Harvey's Albizia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m in height, with a dense, rounded crown. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as rocky hillsides and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia harveyi is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and other cosmetics. The wood is also used for construction, furniture, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia harveyi has small, yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia harveyi is a small shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 30 cm apart. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Albizia harveyi

Albizia harveyi is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga provinces.

Albizia harveyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia harveyi?

Albizia harveyi

What is the common name of Albizia harveyi?

Albizia

What is the natural habitat of Albizia harveyi?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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