Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
187857

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

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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.

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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

References