Albizia adinocephala
Albizia adinocephala
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
A plant of the lowland tropics where it is usually found at elevations below 100 metres, but occasionally ascends to 1,500 metres[1]. It is found in areas where the mean annual rainfall is within the range 600 - 2,400mm, and can survive a dry seasons of up to 7 months[1]. Plants can flower and fruit almost all year round[1]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[1].
Propagation
Seed - it has a hard seedcoat and may benefit from scarification before sowing to speed up germination. This can usually be done by pouring a small amount of nearly boiling water on the seeds (being careful not to cook them!) and then soaking them for 12 - 24 hours in warm water. By this time they should have imbibed moisture and swollen - if they have not, then carefully make a nick in the seedcoat (being careful not to damage the embryo) and soak for a further 12 hours before sowing. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-19. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Albizia+adinocephala>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]A taxonomic study of Albizia (Leguminosae: Mimosoideae: Ingeae) in Mexico and Central America — Rico Arce M. De L.; Gale S.L.; Maxted N. · Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid; Madrid. · 2008 · ISBN 0211-1322 ↩︎A comprehensive treatment of the 12 species of Albizia found in Central America.