Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucidior
ID:
197567

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) I.C.Nielson ex H.Hara

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Enum. Fl. Pl. Nepal2: 104 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196896



Common Names

  • Albizia lucidior
  • Larger Albizia
  • Lucidior Albizia


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Description

Albizia lucidior (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 lucidior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia lucidior 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 lucidior 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 lucidior

Albizia lucidior 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 lucidior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia lucidior?

Albizia lucidior

What is the common name of Albizia lucidior?

Shining Albizia

What is the family of Albizia lucidior?

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

IPNI record: 941885-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001060705
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13066451: Originally associated with wfo-0001060705
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13066451: Originally associated with wfo-0001060705
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941885-1: Based on the initial data import