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Albizia gummifera

Scientific Name: Albizia gummifera

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Albizia gummifera

Albizia gummifera, a member of the Fabaceae family, is also known as Peacock flower (English), Mboromo (Chagaa TZ), and Mcani-mbao (Swahili), among other names.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that the bark of Albizia gummifera is used to make arrow poison, suggesting the presence of potentially harmful substances.
  • A study on "TOXICITY OF ALBIZIA GUMMIFERA A PLANT COMMONLY USED IN ETHNOVETERINARY MEDICINE IN KENYA" is referenced, indicating the need for caution around animals.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that the bark of Albizia gummifera is used to make arrow poison, suggesting the presence of potentially harmful substances.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Albizia gummifera (J.F.Gmel.) C. A. Sm.
  • Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as LEGUMINOSAE)
  • Subfamily: Mimosoideae
  • Synonym: Albizia gummifera var. gummifera
  • Alternative Scientific Name: Albizia gummifera (J.F. Gmel.) C.A. Sm.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar.
  • Naturalized in Brazil.
  • Widespread, occurring from eastern Nigeria to western Ethiopia and Kenya, and south to Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
  • Prefers forest margins and open forests throughout mountainous regions in Tanzania.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous tree.
  • Grows up to 30 meters tall.
  • Has a flattened, open crown.
  • Straight, cylindrical bole that can be up to 100cm in diameter.
  • Leaves are paripinnate with 4-8.

Traditional and Medicinal Uses

  • Bark used to make arrow poison.
  • Studies investigate its antibacterial and antimalarial activities.
  • Used in ethnoveterinary medicine in Kenya.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Undergoes local adaptation to associated arbuscular mycorrhiza.

Further Information

  • The South African National Biodiversity Institute's database contains observations of the species.
  • Tropicos database contains information on the plant.