Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
204778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Prelim. Rep. Forest Pegu, App. B: 47 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204107



Common Names

  • Albizia elegans
  • Elegant Albizia
  • Elegant Silk Tree


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Description

Albizia elegans (also called Elegant Albizia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10-20 m and has bipinnate leaves with ovate leaflets. It is found in dry deciduous forests, open scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia elegans is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make furniture, as a fuelwood, and for making charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albizia elegans is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, round, green seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia elegans is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is native to India. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Albizia elegans

Albizia elegans is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and can be found growing in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Albizia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia elegans?

Albizia elegans

What is the common name of Albizia elegans?

Elegant albizia

What is the natural habitat of Albizia elegans?

Albizia elegans is native to India

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