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Albizia
lebbek
(L.) |
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Albizia
lebbek
(L.) |
| Family:
Leguminosae
(Mimosoideae);
Synonyms:
Mimosa
lebbeck
L.;
M.
sirissa
Roxb.;
Local
names:
Siris;
acacia
amarilla;
East
Indian
walnut |
| Description:
Deciduous
tree
reaching
heights
of
around
25
m
with
a
spreading
canopy.
It
is
generally
fairly
shallow
rooted
and
is
susceptible
to
windthrow. |
| Distribution:
Native
to
S.
Asia
and
is
especially
common
in
India.
It
has
been
widely
distributed
to
other
sub-humid
regions
in
the
tropics. |
|
Environmental
Requirements:
Altitude:
Sea
level
to
around
1,800
m
Rainfall:
800
to
2,000
mm
Soils:
Well
drained
soils,
low
soil
acidity
(pH>6),
does
not
tolerate
high
aluminum
saturation;
is
quite
tolerant
of
soil
salinity
and
salt
spray
in
coastal
areas
Ecozone:
Sub-humid
and
humid
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| Establishment:
Seeds,
seedlings,
root
suckers.
Seeds
are
dipped
in
hot
water
(80
C)
and
allowed
to
cool
and
soak
for
24
hours. |
| Pests
&
Diseases:
Needs
to
be
protected
against
browsing.
In
humid
areas,
caterpillars
often
defoliate
it. |
| Uses:
Good
firewood.
The
tree
coppices
well
so
does
not
have
to
be
replanted.
The
young
foliage
is
reputed
to
be
an
excellent
fodder
and
green
manure. |
| References:
Under
construction |
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