Albizia saponaria - Uses, Benefits & Care
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(Lour.) Miq.
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wfo-0000186182
Common Names
- Albizia saponaria
- Soap Albizia
- Soap Tree
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- Albizia lucida sensu Fern.-Vill., non Benth. [deprecated]
Description
Albizia saponaria (also called Soappod Albizia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree of the Fabaceae family. It has a height of up to 15 m and is native to India. It is found in dry deciduous forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia saponaria is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albizia saponaria has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Albizia saponaria is a perennial legume that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be harvested in the summer or fall.
Where to Find Albizia saponaria
Albizia saponaria is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Albizia saponaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia saponaria?
Albizia saponaria
What is the common name of Albizia saponaria?
Soappod Tree
What is the flowering period of Albizia saponaria?
Late spring to early summer
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:473385-1: Based on the initial data import