Albizia
Albizia retusa
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Borneo, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam
iNaturalist: © symlpocos (iNaturalist #281029399)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Albizia
- Species:
- Albizia retusa
- USDA Symbol:
- ALRE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, open forests and scrublands
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat; germination occurs in 2-4 weeks under warm, moist conditions.