Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv.: 280 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186489
Common Names
- Splendid Albizia
- Albizia Splendens
- Splendens Albizia
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium splendens (Miq.) Corner [unknown]
- Serialbizzia splendens (Miq.) Kosterm. [valid]
- Pithecellobium confertum Benth. [valid]
- Feuilleea malaccensis Kuntze [valid]
- Pithecellobium splendens (Miq.) Prain [valid]
Description
Albizia splendens (also called Splendid Albizia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Asia and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia splendens is used as an insecticide and pesticide. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Albizia splendens are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albizia splendens is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Albizia splendens
Albizia splendens is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Albizia splendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia splendens?
Albizia splendens
What are the common names of Albizia splendens?
Splendid albizia, Splendid silk tree
What is the natural habitat of Albizia splendens?
It is native to tropical Asia
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