Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adianthifolia
ID:
180661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach.) W.Wight

Source:
ildis

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bur. Pl. Industr. U.S.D.A.137: 12 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179990

Common Names

  • Albizia adianthifolia
  • Adianthifolia Albizia
  • Fern-Leaf Albizia

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa adianthifolia Schum. [deprecated]
  • Mimosa adianthifolia Schumach. [valid]

Description

Albizia adianthifolia (also called 'Adiantifolia albizia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, trifoliate leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia adianthifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Albizia adianthifolia var. intermedia (De Wild. & T.Durand) Villiers
Albizia adianthifolia var. adianthifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia adianthifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long calyx. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia adianthifolia is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Albizia adianthifolia

Albizia adianthifolia is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Albizia adianthifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Albizia adianthifolia?

Albizia adianthifolia is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Indian Ocean Islands.

What are the common uses of Albizia adianthifolia?

Albizia adianthifolia is used for timber, fuel, and medicinal purposes.

What is the growth rate of Albizia adianthifolia?

Albizia adianthifolia has a fast growth rate.

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

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
William Franklin Wight (1874-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Wight' in the authors string.