Albizia lebbeck
Albizia lebbeck
Albizia lebbeck (pronunciation: al-BIZ-ee-uh LEB-ek) is a species of Albizia, a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Indomalaya, New Guinea and Northern Australia and is commonly known as the "Lebbeck tree", "Flea tree", "Frywood", or "Woman's tongue tree".
Etymology
The genus name, Albizia, is named after Filippo degli Albizzi, an Italian naturalist who introduced the plant to Europe in the mid-18th century. The species name, lebbeck, is derived from the Arabic 'lebbek', a name used for this tree in the Middle East.
Description
Albizia lebbeck is a deciduous, perennial tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. It has a broad crown with spreading branches. The bark is dark grey and the leaves are bipinnate, with small leaflets. The flowers are fragrant, white to pale yellow, and the fruit is a pod containing 6-12 seeds.
Uses
Albizia lebbeck has various uses in traditional medicine. The bark is used to treat inflammation, and the seeds are used for eye ailments. The leaves are used as a poultice for skin diseases. In addition, the wood is used for making furniture and the tree is also used for shade and ornamental purposes.
Related Terms
- Deciduous: A type of tree that sheds its leaves annually.
- Perennial: A plant that lives for more than two years.
- Bipinnate: A term describing a leaf that is divided into leaflets arranged on either side of a central stalk.
- Pod: A type of fruit that contains seeds.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Albizia lebbeck
- Wikipedia's article - Albizia lebbeck
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