Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thompsonii
ID:
204806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandis

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester25: 284 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204135



Common Names

  • Albizia thompsonii
  • Thompson's Albizia
  • Thompson's Silk Tree


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Synonyms

  • Albizia thompsonii thompsonii [unknown]
  • Albizia thompsonii galbana Haines [unknown]

Description

Albizia thompsonii (also called the Thompson'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 thompsonii 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 thompsonii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia thompsonii is a tropical, evergreen, perennial tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Albizia thompsonii

Albizia thompsonii is native to India and can be found growing in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Albizia thompsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia thompsonii?

Albizia thompsonii

What is the common name of Albizia thompsonii?

Thompson's Albizia

What is the native range of Albizia thompsonii?

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