Albizia anthelmintica

Agro-ecological Zone
Lowlands
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Moderately fast Pollarding, coppicing No Deciduous Kenya
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Kenya 400-1000 Upto 40 0-1350 Prefers clayey soils but is also known to perform well in deep, loose red sand soils
Common names/English Kamba Kikuyu Maasai Samburu
Worm-Cure Albizia Kyoa/Mwowa Olmugutan Olmukutan
Propagation Method Seed shelf life Pre-sowing seed treatment Seed Dispersal
Seedlings Can be stored for an year in airtight containers Immerse in hot water , allow to cool and soak for 24 hours.(Only for stored seeds) Wind, water, animals
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services PROTA Other Links
Fabaceae Other Foods (including nuts), roots, Firewood, Timber for furniture, Timber for construction, Household tools, Medicine, Fodder, Bee Forage, Tannins/Dyestuff Albizia anthelmintica Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. Shade, Soil fertility improvement through nitrogen-fixing
Cultural Uses