Albizia retusa subsp. retusa
Albizia retusa subsp. retusa
- Native to:
- Andaman Is. | Australia | Borneo | Caroline Is. | India | Jawa | Lesser Sunda Is. | Malaya | Maluku | Nansei-shoto | New Guinea | Nicobar Is. | Philippines | Sulawesi | Taiwan | Thailand | Vanuatu | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Albizia
- Species:
- Albizia retusa subsp. retusa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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 rates. Seeds should be soaked in water before sowing.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI