Australian albizia (Paraserianthes lophantha, Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 5: 326 (1983))

Family: Fabaceae

Author: (Vent.) I.C.Nielsen

Bibliography: Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 5: 326 (1983)

Year: 1983

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Paraserianthes

Vegetable: False

Observations: Sumatera to Lesser Sunda Is., SW. Australia

Description

Australian albizia, botanically known as Paraserianthes lophantha, is a fascinating member of the Fabaceae family. This species was detailed comprehensively in the Bulletin of the National Museum of Natural History, Section B, Adansonia, volume 5, on page 326 in the year 1983 by the author I.C. Nielsen, following its initial identification by Ventenat.

This species is indigenous to a varied region spanning from Sumatra to the Lesser Sunda Islands and extending to Southwestern Australia, showcasing its adaptability to different climatic and geographical zones. The Australian albizia thrives in these areas, benefiting from their distinct environmental conditions.

As a member of the legume family, it shares the characteristic ability to improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen, a feature that is advantageous for agricultural and ecological restoration projects. Its growth patterns and morphology make it an intriguing subject for both botanical research and practical applications in reforestation and landscaping.

The plant is valued not only for its ecological contributions but also for its aesthetic appeal, featuring lush foliage that contributes to its popularity in ornamental horticulture. Overall, Paraserianthes lophantha represents a vital component of the natural biodiversity within its native range, and its study offers valuable insights into the dynamics of plant ecology and conservation.

Common Names

Fra: albizie à crête
Eng: australian albizia, cape leeuwin wattle, cape-wattle, plume albizia, crested-wattle, stink-bean
Spa: acácia
Por: albízia
Swe: rumsakacia
Afr: stinkboon
En: Australian albizia, Cape Leeuwin wattle, Cape-wattle, Plume albizia, Crested-wattle, Stink-bean, Cape Wattle, Stinkbean
Af: Stinkboon
Fr: Albizie à crête
De: Federbuschalbizie
Pt: Albízia
Es: Acácia, Albizia de plumas
Sv: Rumsakacia

Synonyms

• Mimosa distachya (Vent.)
• Feuilleea distachya ((Vent.) Kuntze)
• Acacia lophantha ((Vent.) Willd.)
• Sericandra lophantha ((Vent.) Raf.)
• Mimosa lophantha (Vent.)
• Albizia lophantha ((Vent.) Benth.)
• Albizia distachya ((Vent.) J.F.Macbr.)

Distribution

• Jawa (native)
• Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
• Sumatera (native)
• Western Australia (native)
• Ecuador (introduced)
• Ethiopia (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• India (introduced)
• Italy (introduced)
• Juan Fernández Is. (introduced)
• Kenya (introduced)
• Madeira (introduced)
• Morocco (introduced)
• New South Wales (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• New Zealand South (introduced)
• Norfolk Is. (introduced)
• Pakistan (introduced)
• Peru (introduced)
• South Australia (introduced)
• Spain (introduced)
• St.Helena (introduced)
• Tanzania (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Venezuela (introduced)
• Victoria (introduced)
• Algeria (introduced)
• Azores (introduced)
• Bolivia (introduced)
• Canary Is. (introduced)
• Cape Provinces (introduced)
• Chile Central (introduced)
• Colombia (introduced)

Additional Images

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Fruit

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Flower

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Taken Mar 26, 2021 by joel darnel (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 2022 by Martial Mer (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

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Taken Aug 23, 2020 by Beat Zimmermann (cc-by-sa)

Bark

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Habit

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Other

Taken Feb 15, 2016 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

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Taken Feb 15, 1997 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:912944-1)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2943719)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Paraserianthes lophantha (Willd.) I.C.Nielsen)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Shrub, Tree

Growth