Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kalkora
ID:
192704

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Prain

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 511 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192033

Common Names

  • Albizia kalkora
  • Kalkora Albizia
  • Kalkora Silk Tree

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Synonyms

  • Acacia macrophylla Bunge [unknown]
  • Albizia glabrior (Koidz.) Ohwi [valid]
  • Albizia mollis glabrior Koidz. [valid]
  • Albizia julibrissin glabrior (Koidz.) H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Albizia coreana Nakai [valid]
  • Mimosa kalkora Roxb. [valid]
  • Albizia esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Albizia henryi Ricker [valid]
  • Albizia simeonis Harms [valid]
  • Albizia lebbeck parviflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Albizia esquirolii H.Lév. [valid]
  • Albizia longepedunculata Hayata [valid]
  • Albizia kalkora coreana (Nakai) M.Kim [valid]
  • Albizia macrophylla (Bunge) P.C.Huang ex Chakrab. & M.Gangop. [unknown]

Description

Albizia kalkora (also called Kalkora Albizia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia kalkora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albizia kalkora is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia kalkora is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 20 m. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Albizia kalkora

Albizia kalkora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Albizia kalkora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia kalkora?

Albizia kalkora

What is the common name of Albizia kalkora?

Kalkora Albizia

What is the habitat of Albizia kalkora?

Dry, open forests

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.