Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb.59: 3 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173024
Common Names
- Zigzag Albizia
- Zigzag Mimosa
- Zig Zag Albizia
Synonyms
- Albizia letestui Pellegr. [valid]
- Albizia welwitschioides Schweinf. ex Baker f. [valid]
- Inga zygia DC. [valid]
- Acacia zygia (DC.) Baill. [valid]
- Albizia brownii Walp. [unknown]
- Zygia brownei Walp. [valid]
- Acacia zygia (DC.) Baillon ex Drake [unknown]
- Feuilleea zygia (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
- Albizia brownei (Walp.) Oliv. [valid]
Description
Albizia zygia (also called Zygia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa. It has large, compound leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia zygia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albizia zygia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albizia zygia is a perennial shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It requires regular watering and should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Albizia zygia
Albizia zygia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Albizia zygia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia zygia?
Albizia zygia
What is the common name of Albizia zygia?
Zygia Mimosa
What is the natural habitat of Albizia zygia?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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