Albizia lebbeck (tree)

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Interim profile, incomplete information Taxonomic name: Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Synonyms: Acacia lebbeck (Linnaeus) Willd., Mimosa lebbeck L. Common names: bois noir des bas (French-Reunion (La Réunion)), lebbek (English), raom tree (English), siris tree (English), soros-tree (English), woman's tongue (English), woman's-tongue tree (English) Organism type: tree Albizia lebbeck probably originated in tropical Asia and was introduced for forestry or erosion control in many countries. Fast-growing and reaching 18 to 30m in height, it is now naturalised mainly in dry tropical regions and can invade natural and semi-natural environments, as is the case in Mayotte and La Réunion. Occurs in: agricultural areas, coastland, natural forests, planted forests, ruderal/disturbed, scrub/shrublands, urban areas Geographical range Native range: Probably native to Asia. Known introduced range: Albizia lebbeck has been introduced to many countries, including the Pacific Islands, Australia, Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Indian Ocean islands (PIER, 2006). Introduction pathways to new locations Forestry: Compiled by: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) To contribute information, please contact Shyama Pagad. Last Modified: Friday, 14 March 2008