Albizia sherriffii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.76: 20 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204133
Common Names
- Albizia sherriffii
- Sherriff's Albizia
- Sherriff's Silk Tree
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- Albizia vernayana Merr. [valid]
Description
Albizia sherriffii (also called the Sheriff's Albizia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a woody shrub with bipinnate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Albizia sherriffii 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
Albizia sherriffii has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, bean-like seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Albizia sherriffii 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 sherriffii
Albizia sherriffii is native to India and can be found growing in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Albizia sherriffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albizia sherriffii?
Albizia sherriffii
What is the common name of Albizia sherriffii?
Sherriff's Albizia
What is the native range of Albizia sherriffii?
India, Nepal, and Bhutan
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Albizia sherriffii Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.