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Albizia carbonaria
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Albizia carbonaria

Albizia carbonaria

Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
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Safety & Hazards

None known

Cultivation Details

HabitTree
GrowthFast

A plant of low to moderate elevations in the tropics, where it is usually found at elevations from 50 - 1,250 metres, with reports of specimens up to 1,800 metres[1]. It is found in areas where the mean annual rainfall is within the range 1,600 - 1,700mm[1]. Prefers a well-drained soil and is tolerant of shallow, acidic soils[1]. The branches are brittle and can break off in strong winds[2]. A fast-growing, but short-lived tree[2]. Trees can recover after a forest fire[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[3].

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+carbonaria>

Pollinators

Data unavailable

References

  1. [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.
  2. [2]Plant Resources of Southeast Asia — http://proseanet.org/ ↩︎Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
  3. [3]The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. — Huxley. A. · MacMillan Press · 1992 · ISBN 0-333-47494-5 ↩︎Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.