Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corniculata
ID:
197563

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Druce

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles4: 603 (1916 publ. 1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196892



Common Names

  • Albizia corniculata
  • Corniculate Albizia
  • Corniculate Tree


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Synonyms

  • Mimosa corniculata Lour. [valid]
  • Albizia millettii Benth. [valid]
  • Albizia millettii arfeuilleana Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Albizia millettii siamensis Craib [unknown]
  • Albizia nigricans Gagnep. [valid]
  • Albizia scandens Merr. [valid]
  • Caesalpinia lebbekkioides DC. [valid]
  • Feuilleea corniculata (Lour.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Albizia corniculata (also called Acacia-de-couro, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in savannas and scrublands. It is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching up to 15 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia corniculata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia corniculata has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia corniculata is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 15 m. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Albizia corniculata

Albizia corniculata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in parts of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Albizia corniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia corniculata?

Albizia corniculata

What is the common name of Albizia corniculata?

Horned Albizia

What is the family of Albizia corniculata?

Fabaceae

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

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.