Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
204850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.3: 86 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204179

Common Names

  • Albizia umbrosa
  • Mountain Albizia
  • Mountain Silk Tree

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Synonyms

  • Calliandra umbrosa (Wall.) Benth. [valid]
  • Inga umbrosa Wall. [valid]
  • Calliandra umbrosa umbrosa [unknown]
  • Calliandra umbrosa griffithii (Benth.) S.R.Paul [valid]
  • Calliandra griffithii Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea griffithii (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Feuilleea umbrosa (Wall.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Albizia umbrosa (also called Umbrella Albizia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a wide, spreading crown and grows to a height of up to 25 m. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in open forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia umbrosa is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used for making paper and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia umbrosa has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, bean-like seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia umbrosa is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 30 cm tall. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay and sandy soils.

Where to Find Albizia umbrosa

Albizia umbrosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Albizia umbrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia umbrosa?

Albizia umbrosa

What is the common name of Albizia umbrosa?

Umbrosa Albizia

What is the natural habitat of Albizia umbrosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:473420-1: Based on the initial data import