Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morombensis
ID:
196734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 11: 375 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196063

Common Names

  • Morombensis Albizia
  • Albizia Morombensis
  • Morombensis Tree

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Description

Albizia morombensis (also called Morombensis albizia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Madagascar. It has a spreading crown and a straight trunk with a diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are alternate, imparipinnate, and up to 30 cm long. It grows in dry deciduous forests, thickets, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Albizia morombensis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albizia morombensis has small, yellow-white flowers that appear in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown pod. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albizia morombensis is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Albizia morombensis

Albizia morombensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Albizia morombensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albizia morombensis?

Albizia morombensis

What are the common names of Albizia morombensis?

Moromba, Moromba-manga, Moromba-mangaba

What is the natural habitat of Albizia morombensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests of Africa

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