Biology:Albizia chinensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
| Genus: | Albizia |
| Species: | A. chinensis
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| Albizia chinensis (Osbeck) Merr.
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Albizia chinensis is a species of legume in the genus Albizia, native to south and Southeast asia, from India to China and Indonesia.[2]
The genus is named after the Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, belonging to the famous Florentine family Albizzi, who introduced it to Europe in the mid-18th century, and it is sometimes incorrectly spelled Albizzia.
Description
Albizia chinensis is a deciduous or evergreen tree that reaches a height of up to 30–43 m (100–140 ft). Its trunk has a diameter up to 1–2 m (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in). Its flowers are stalked heads that aggregate into a yellow panicle. The fruits are indehiscent pods.[3]
Uses
Albizia chinensis is a browse tree, its leaves being readily eaten by goats, but they rarely touch its bark since it contains saponin. It is also a shade tree in plantations. It can be planted as an ornamental tree.[3]
References
- ↑ IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). (2024). "Albizia chinensis" (in en). IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2024. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T152194827A250194375.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/152194827/250194375. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ↑ "Albizia chinensis". Agroforestree Database: a tree reference and selection guide. World Agroforestry Centre, Kenya. 2009. https://apps.worldagroforestry.org/treedb2/speciesprofile.php/?Spid=1787.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Heuzé V.; Thiollet H. (2018). "Chinese albizia (Albizia chinensis)". Feedipedia, a programme by INRA, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. https://www.feedipedia.org/node/336.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q4201565 entry
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