Albizia adianthifolia
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A. adianthifolia
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Albizia adianthifolia is a tree in the Fabaceae family. It is commonly known as the Flat-crown. Its range extends from eastern South Africa to Tropical Africa.
Description
This is a large deciduous tree with a spreading, flat crown, growing to a height of 25 metres (82 ft).[1] A profusion of bright green leaves and heavily scented, fluffy flowers are produced in winter or spring.[2] The leaves are twice compound with the leaflets being 2-5 x 8 mm in size.[3] This tree favours sandy soils in warm, high rainfall areas. In South Africa it is found in coastal lowland forests.[4]
Cultivation
Albizia adianthifolia is cultivated as an ornamental tree. The attractive habit of these trees makes them a popular garden tree, often being retained as a native plant in suburban gardens when other indigenous vegetation is removed.[5] The trees usually produce abundant seeds which are easily grown in sandy soil.[6]
Ecological Significance
Elephants browse the leaves of these trees and Blue Duiker favour the leaves and seedpods as food.[7] The larvae of the Satyr Charaxes butterfly (Charaxes ethalion) feed on the leaves of these trees.[8]
See also
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Gallery
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Albizia adianthifolia stem.JPG
Trunk of Albizia adianthifolia
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Albizia adianthifolia canopy.JPG
Branches and canopy
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Albizia adianthifolia new foliage 14 06 2010.JPG
New foliage and flowers
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Albizia adianthifolia green pod.JPG
Foliage and a green pod
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Albizia adianthifolia pods 14 06 2010.JPG
Mature pods and leaves
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Albizia adianthifolia open pod 14 06 2010.JPG
An open pod with seeds
References
- ↑ Pooley, E. (1993). The Complete Field Guide to Trees of Natal, Zululand and Transkei. ISBN 0-620-17697-0.
- ↑ Purves, M. (2010)
- ↑ Pooley, E. (1993). The Complete Field Guide to Trees of Natal, Zululand and Transkei. ISBN 0-620-17697-0.
- ↑ Pooley, E. (1993). The Complete Field Guide to Trees of Natal, Zululand and Transkei. ISBN 0-620-17697-0.
- ↑ Purves, M. (2010)
- ↑ Purves, M. (2010)
- ↑ Pooley, E. (1993). The Complete Field Guide to Trees of Natal, Zululand and Transkei. ISBN 0-620-17697-0.
- ↑ Williams, M. (1994). Butterflies of Southern Africa: A Field Guide. ISBN 1-86812-516-5.
