Albizia chinensis

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves have 6-12 pairs of pinnae and 20-35 pairs of leaflets. The flower heads have 10-20 flowers.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Sikkim it occurs between 450-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Rato siris, Sa per mu

Synonyms

Acacia stipulacea Roxb.; Albizia stipulata B. Boivin; and others