Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerophytica
ID:
1277386

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Linares

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers.76: 7 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276724



Common Names

  • Xerophytica Albizia
  • Dryland Albizia
  • Albizia xerophytica


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Description

Albizia xerophytica (also called Xerophytic Albizia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia xerophytica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to thrive in dry and arid areas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albizia xerophytica is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia xerophytica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Albizia xerophytica

Albizia xerophytica can be found in dry areas in Africa and Madagascar.

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