Albizzia (Sturtevant, 1919)

← Alangium

Sturtevant, Notes on edible plants, 1919 Albizzia (Sturtevant, 1919)

Albuca →

Albizzia julibbrissin

• Accepted name : Albizia julibrissin

Albizzia julibbrissin Durazz. Leguminosae.

Asia and tropical Africa. The aromatic leaves are used by the Chinese as food. The leaves are said to be edible. The tree is called nemu in Japan.

Albizzia lucida

• Accepted name : Albizia lucidior

Albizzia lucida Benth. East Indies. The edible, oily seeds taste like a hazelnut.

Albizzia monilifera

• Accepted name : Albizia monilifera (doubtful name)

Albizzia monilifera F. Muell. Australia. The pods are roasted when young and are eaten by the natives.

Albizzia montana

• Accepted name : Paraserianthes lophantha

Albizzia montana Benth. Java. Sometimes used as a condiment in Java.

Albizzia myriophylla

• Accepted name : Albizia myriophylla

Albizzia myriophylla Benth. East Indies. With bark of this tree, the mountaineers make an intoxicating liquor.

Albizzia procera

• Accepted name : Albizia procera

Albizzia procera Benth. Tropical Asia and Australia. In times of scarcity, the bark is mixed with flour.