Amazing Trees

 Persian Silk Tree

Scientific Classification 

Scientific Name - Albizia julibrissin

Domain               - Eukaryota

Kingdom             - Plantae

Phylum               - Magnoliophyta

Class                    - Magnoliopsida

Order                   - Fabales

Family                 - Fabaceae

Genus                  - Albizia

Species               - A.julibrissin

Albizia julibrissin, the Persian silk tree, pink silk tree, or mimosa tree, is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. The genus is named after the Italian nobleman Flippo degli Albizzi, who introduced it to Europe in the mid 18th century. The species name, julibrissin, comes from the Persian word " gul-i-brisham " which means ilk flower.

Albizia julibrissin invades any type of disturbed habitat. It is commonly found in old fields, stream banks, and roadsides. Once established, mimosa is difficult to remove due to the long lived seeds and it's ability to re-sprout vigorously. The genus is pantropical occurring in Asia, Africa, Madagascar, America, and Australia, but mostly in the Old World tropics. Albizia julibrissin, is a fast growing, small to medium sized, deciduous tree that typically grows in a vase shape to 20 - 40' tall with a spreading, often umbrella like crown. It is a short lived tree with an average lifespan is 30 years. The leaves are fern-like in appearance and are very sensitive.

Albizia julibrissin might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness are called sedatives. Taking Albizia julibrissin along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness.

Albizia species have been used in folk medicine for the treatment of cough, diarrhoea, insomnia, irritability, rheumatism, stomach ache, tuber culosis, and wounds. 

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