Pseudalbizzia berteroana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berteroana
ID:
1512675
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balb. ex DC.) Britton & Rose
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 48 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001966
Common Names
- Pseudalbizzia Berteroana
- Berteroana Satinash
- Pink Satinash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudalbizzia berteroana (also called Bertero's Albizia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudalbizzia berteroana has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudalbizzia berteroana has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseudalbizzia berteroana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pseudalbizzia berteroana
Pseudalbizzia berteroana is found in the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Pseudalbizzia berteroana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudalbizzia berteroana?
Pseudalbizzia berteroana
What is the common name of Pseudalbizzia berteroana?
Bertero's Albizzia
What is the natural habitat of Pseudalbizzia berteroana?
Dry, rocky hillsides and slopes
Species in the Pseudalbizzia genus
Pseudalbizzia adinocephala, Pseudalbizzia barinensis, Pseudalbizzia buntingii, Pseudalbizzia burkartiana, Pseudalbizzia coripatensis, Pseudalbizzia decandra, Pseudalbizzia edwallii, Pseudalbizzia glabripetala, Pseudalbizzia inundata, Pseudalbizzia multiflora, Pseudalbizzia niopoides, Pseudalbizzia pistaciifolia, Pseudalbizzia polycephala, Pseudalbizzia sinaloensis, Pseudalbizzia subdimidiata, Pseudalbizzia tomentosa, Pseudalbizzia berteroana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Legume Data Portal link for: Pseudalbizzia berteroana (Balb. ex DC.) Britton & Rose: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.