Beautiful tree Albizia julibrissin

This graceful and beautiful tree Albizia julibrissin has different names: Persian silk tree, pink silk tree, Lankaran acacia, silk tree, bastard tamarind, and sleeping tree. The tree is native to southern Lankaran (Azerbaijan) and in Iran. Cultivated in the Caucasus, is found in the central Caucasus, on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus and the South Coast of Crimea, Russia.

Subfamily of Mimosa – ornamental tree (shrub), widely planted as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens, grown for its leaf texture and flowers with a broad spreading crown in the shape of an umbrella. Interestingly, leaves of Albizia julibrissin close up at night. Lankaran acacia blooms in July and August. Albizia julibrissin is used as a folk remedy, which treats many diseases. The nectar of silk acacia flowers is the source of bright delicious honey. Extracts of Albizia julibrissin has been found to possess antidepressant effects. In traditional Chinese medicine Albizia julibrissin is used to nourish the heart and calm the spirit.

The genus of Albizia julibrissin is named after the Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, who brought it to Europe in the mid-18th century. The specific epithet julibrissin is a corruption of the Persian word gul-i abrisham which means “silk flower”.

Beautiful tree Albizia julibrissin

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