Albizia amara subsp. amara

Albizia amara subsp. amara

Native to:
India | Kenya | Mozambique | Somalia | Sri Lanka | Tanzania
Albizia amara subsp. amara

GBIF: MBG

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Albizia
Species:
Albizia amara subsp. amara

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream, yellowish

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination. Seeds germinate readily after mechanical or thermal scarification of hard seed coat.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch