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Albizia kalkora
Scientific Name: Albizia kalkora
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Kalkora Mimosa (Albizia kalkora)
The Kalkora Mimosa, scientifically known as Albizia kalkora, is a medium to large-sized tree originating from Asia. It is also known by the common name Kalkora mimosa.
Considerations for Pets
- Mentioned as attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds due to its flowers.
- Leaves fold and close at night.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Albizia kalkora
- Synonyms:
- Mimosa kalkora Roxburgh
- Albizia kalkora (Roxburgh) Prain
- Albizia coreana Nakai (Synonym)
- Family: Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Asia, especially India.
- Naturalized in a small area on and near the Duke University campus in Durham.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Height: 30-50 ft.
- Rapid grower, like other Silk Trees.
- Flowers: Yellowish-white flowers with pink stamens on long stalks.
Quirky Facts
- The leaves of Albizia kalkora fold over and close at night, giving it the name of sleep tree.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Very attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
- Nodulates with a novel bacterium, Mesorhizobium albiziae, in subtropical regions of China.
- Mesorhizobium albiziae strain CCBAU 61158T can form effective nodules on Albizia julibrissin and Glycine.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Provides information about Albizia kalkora.
- Tropicos: Botanical database.
- Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Albizia kalkora.
- B and T World Seeds' database output.