Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
ildis
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 11: 373 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196059
Common Names
- Mahalao Albizia
- Albizia Mahalao
- Mahalao Tree
Description
Albizia mahalao (also called Mahalao albizia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Madagascar and the Comoros. It has a spreading crown and a straight trunk with a diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are alternate, imparipinnate, and up to 30 cm long. It grows in dry deciduous forests, thickets, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia mahalao is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albizia mahalao has small, yellow-white flowers that appear in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown pod. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albizia mahalao is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.
Where to Find Albizia mahalao
Albizia mahalao is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Albizia mahalao FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia mahalao?
Albizia mahalao
What is the common name of Albizia mahalao?
Mahalao Albizia
What is the family of Albizia mahalao?
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