Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurentii
ID:
184843

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Miss. Ém. Laurent: 92 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184172

Common Names

  • Laurent's Albizia
  • Laurent's Silk Tree
  • Laurent's Mimosa

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Description

Albizia laurentii (also called Laurent's Albizia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Angola, Namibia, and South Africa, and grows in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia laurentii is used as a medicinal plant in traditional African medicine. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Albizia laurentii are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia laurentii is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Albizia laurentii

Albizia laurentii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It can be found in moist, open forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Albizia laurentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia laurentii?

Albizia laurentii

What is the common name of Albizia laurentii?

Laurent's albizia

What is the natural habitat of Albizia laurentii?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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