Albizia schimperiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Feuilleea schimperiana

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is further identified by the genus Albizia, which encompasses the species Albizia schimperiana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence can be documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the Northeast Tropical Africa region, it is found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and the areas of Sudan and South Sudan. Additionally, the species extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within the DR Congo. Together, these locations highlight the wide range of habitats where the species is established.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Albizia schimperiana is fundamentally defined by its preference for lowland rainforest and groundwater forest environments. Thriving in these high-moisture ecosystems, the species is adapted to the specific hydrological conditions provided by areas with consistent water availability and high humidity. By occupying these distinct forest types, the plant integrates into complex stratified layers, benefiting from the nutrient-rich soils and the stable microclimates characteristic of lowland tropical and subtropical habitats.

Habitat :

lowland rainforest and groundwater forest

Life history

The life history of Albizia schimperiana is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to establish a long-term presence within its ecological niche. Throughout its developmental stages, the plant exhibits a deciduous growth habit, shedding its foliage seasonally as part of its physiological cycle. This combination of a perennial lifecycle and deciduousness enables the plant to endure varying environmental conditions and seasonal shifts by entering periods of dormancy.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Albizia schimperiana is characterized by its substantial stature and robust structure, typically growing as a large tree with an average plant height of approximately 25 m. As a woody species, it exhibits a sturdy, perennial development rather than a non-woody or variable habit. In terms of its growth form and structural support, the plant is categorized as a self-supporting tree, meaning it possesses the inherent structural integrity to grow upright without the need to function as an obligatory or facultative climber, liana, or vine.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

25 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Albizia schimperiana is characterized by its efficient metabolic processes and symbiotic capabilities. It utilizes the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a common mechanism in many woody species that involves the direct fixation of carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle. Furthermore, this species functions as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it possesses the physiological capacity to engage in a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, typically within root nodules, to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a bioavailable form for plant growth.

Nitrogen fixer :

yes

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Albizia schimperiana is driven by a biotic pollination syndrome, relying on living organisms to facilitate the transfer of pollen. Specifically, the plant utilizes insect pollination, with bees playing a significant role in the reproductive cycle. Following successful fertilization, the plant produces seeds characterized by a relatively consistent mass. The individual seed mass ranges from a minimum of 0.09855 g to a maximum of 0.125 g, maintaining an overall mean seed mass of 0.10785 g.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

bee

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Seed mass max:

0.125 g

Seed mass mean:

0.10785 g

Seed mass min:

0.09855 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Albizia schimperiana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Albizia schimperiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CH2Cl2.

CH2Cl2

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Activities

Albizia schimperiana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic.

Anthelmintic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Albizia schimperiana has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, leukemia, trypanosomes.

Cancer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Leukemia

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Trypanosomes

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Preparations

Albizia schimperiana has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH2Cl2 extract, crude aqueous and hydro-alcoholic extracts of the stem bark, stem bark of Albizia schimperiana.

Ch2cl2 extract

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Crude aqueous and hydro-alcoholic extracts of the stem bark

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Stem bark of albizia schimperiana

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology