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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 15 to 30 minutes and wash under cold water for 5-10 minutes. If you do not like to use acid try:, Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep

Native to: Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Himalaya

Introduced to: Afghanistan, Angola, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Borneo, Burkina, California, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caroline Is., Central African Repu, Chad, Chagos Archipelago, China Southeast, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Is., Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Florida, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Guyana, Hainan, Haiti, Hawaii, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jawa, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Mali, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mozambique, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Oman, Panamá, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Réunion, Rodrigues, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Society Is., Somalia, Sudan, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Suriname, Taiwan, Tanzania, Texas, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Uganda, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, Western Australia, Windward Is., Yemen, Zaïre, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Albizia lebbeckAlbizia lebbeck

Flea Tree, Frywood, Koko, Lebbeck, Lebbek Tree, Mother-in-law's Tongue Tree, Woman's Tongue, Woman's-tongue Tree

In Stock: 1.245 lb (Total:1.245lb)

Albizia lebbeck

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Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

4,016

Quantity:

1.25 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832527

Characteristics

Growing Info

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep

Native to: Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Himalaya

Native

Introduced

Discover Albizia lebbeck, an extraordinary tree known by many names: Woman's Tongue, Frywood, Koko, and more. Originating from Tropical Asia and northern Australia, this deciduous, thornless tree can grow up to 65 feet, boasting a rounded, spreading crown and pale bark. Its intricately compound leaves and showy cream or yellowish-white flowers create a captivating display, while dried seed pods add auditory intrigue, rattling in the wind post-leaf fall. Widely naturalized across tropical regions, Albizia lebbeck thrives in diverse conditions, from sea level to high elevations, offering ecological benefits like nitrogen fixation and improved soil structure. It's an invaluable ally for erosion control, suitable for coastal and agricultural applications. Beyond its practical uses in reforestation, firewood, and furniture-making, Albizia lebbeck is celebrated for its folkloric remedies and potential pharmacological applications, addressing ailments from respiratory disorders to skin issues. Embrace the multifaceted allure of this remarkable tree, a natural wonder and a resource for sustainable living.