Albizzia lebbeck
Definition
Noun: * A large, spreading tree (Albizia lebbeck) native to tropical regions of the Old World (Asia, Africa, Northern Australia). It is characterized by large, bipinnate leaves, spherical clusters of greenish-yellow flowers with prominent stamens, and long, flat seed pods that produce a distinctive rattling sound in the wind.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The shade under the albizzia lebbeck was a welcome relief from the midday sun.
- We could hear the dry pods of the albizzia lebbeck clattering like castanets in the breeze.
- Albizzia lebbeck is often planted as an ornamental shade tree in tropical parks and along avenues.
Advanced Usage
- The tree is significant in various fields:
- In Forestry/Silviculture: It is valued as a fast-growing species for agroforestry, providing shade for crops like coffee and cocoa, and for soil improvement through nitrogen fixation.
- In Traditional Medicine: Various parts of the tree (bark, leaves, seeds) are used in traditional medicinal systems for their purported astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
Variants and Related Words
- Siris Tree: A common English name for .
- Woman's Tongue Tree: Another common name, derived from the sound of its rattling seed pods.
- Lebbeck Tree: A shortened common name.
- Albizia: The genus name. is an alternate spelling.
Synonyms
- Siris Tree
- Woman's Tongue Tree
- Lebbeck Tree
- Frywood
- Koko Tree
Related Phrases / Terms
- Nitrogen-fixing tree: Describes its ecological function of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants.
- Deciduous tree: In some climates, it sheds its leaves seasonally.
- Leguminous tree: It belongs to the Fabaceae (legume) family.
Noun
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large spreading Old World tree having large leaves and globose clusters of greenish-yellow flowers and long seed pods that clatter in the wind
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