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