Albizia vialeana
Albizia vialeana is a tree species in the Acacia clade of the family Fabaceae, found in parts of Indo-China. Its wood is used for fuel.
| Albizia vialeana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
| Genus: | Albizia |
| Species: | A. vialeana |
| Binomial name | |
| Albizia vialeana | |
Description
This tree species typically grows to 10–15 m. The leaves are bipinnate, divided into 4-6 pairs of pinnae, each with 12-16 pairs of leaflets. The seed pods are glabrous, approximately 110 x 30mm, containing more than ten 6-8mm seeds,[4] falling in late January to early March.
Distribution & habitat
The plant is found in east Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.[5] [3] It occurs in open and semi-dense formations in tropical forests up to 1200m altitude.
Vernacular names
In Vietnam it may be called sống rắn cây or kết, but may be confused with similar species in the genus called hợp hoan.[4] One name it is given in Cambodia is châmriëk ôhs (châmriëk="firewood", Khmer).[5]
Uses
The wood makes excellent firewood.[5]
References
- Nielsen I (1981) Leg-Mim. In: Flore du Cambodge, du Laos et Viet-nam Vol 19-A.
- "Albizia vialeana Pierre, Fl. Forest. Cochinch. t. 399 A." International Plant Name Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "Albizia vialeana Pierre". Plants of the World Online (POWO). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Science. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- Phạm Hoàng Hộ (1999) Cây Cỏ Việt Nam: an Illustrated Flora of Vietnam vol. I publ. Nhà Xuẩt Bản Trẻ, HCMC, VN.
- Dy Phon, Pauline (2000). Plants Used In Cambodia/Plantes utilisées au Cambodge. Phnom Penh: Imprimerie Olympic. p. 304.
External links
Data related to Albizia vialeana at Wikispecies