Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spruce ex Benth.) Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Legum. Argent.2: 542 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187194
Common Names
- Niopoides
- Niopoides Albizia
- Niopoides Silk Tree
Description
Albizia niopoides (also called African Albizia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded form. It is native to Africa and grows in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia niopoides is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, and its bark, which is used to make paper. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albizia niopoides has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a few leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albizia niopoides is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Albizia niopoides
Albizia niopoides is native to Africa.
Albizia niopoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia niopoides?
Albizia niopoides
What is the common name of Albizia niopoides?
Niopoides Albizia
What is the natural habitat of Albizia niopoides?
Tropical and subtropical dry 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