Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 362 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187186
Common Names
- Welwitsch's Albizia
- Welwitsch's Silk Tree
- Welwitschia
Description
Albizia welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Albizia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded form. It is native to Central America and grows in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albizia welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii
Albizia welwitschii is native to Africa.
Albizia welwitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia welwitschii?
Albizia welwitschii
What is the common name of Albizia welwitschii?
Welwitsch's Albizia
What is the natural habitat of Albizia welwitschii?
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