Albizia comorensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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E.Fourn.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209677
Common Names
- Albizia comorensis
- Comoros Albizia
- Comoros Silk Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Albizia comorensis (also called Comoros Albizia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia comorensis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil conservation. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albizia comorensis has small, purple flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Albizia comorensis is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, it should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Albizia comorensis
Albizia comorensis is native to the Comoros Islands.
Albizia comorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia comorensis?
Albizia comorensis
What is the common name of Albizia comorensis?
Comoran Albizia
What is the natural habitat of Albizia comorensis?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-55670: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.