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Albizia lebbeck (L.)Benth.

Synonyms

Acacia lebbeck, Acacia lebbek, Acacia macrophylla, Acacia speciosa, Albizia latifolia, Albizia lebbek, Feuilleea lebbeck, Inga borbonica, Inga leucoxylon, Mimosa lebbeck, Mimosa lebbek, Mimosa sirissa, Mimosa speciosa, Pithecellobium splitgerberianum

Common names

Frywood, Woman's tongues Tree

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AI-generated Description

Albizia lebbeck, also known as the woman's tongue tree or siris tree, is a deciduous tree native to tropical Asia and Africa. In Qatar, it has been introduced as an ornamental species and is commonly found in urban landscapes, parks, and along roadsides. Research in Qatar has shown that A. lebbeck can tolerate high temperatures, drought, and saline conditions, making it a suitable species for the country's arid environment. However, its invasive potential and allelopathic effects on native vegetation have raised concerns among local conservationists.

Fruits of Albizia lebbeck tree in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2014
LinkFruits of Albizia lebbeck tree in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2014
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Flower buds of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
LinkFlower buds of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
Location on mapsAl Shatt Street, Doha, Qatar
Flower of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
LinkFlower of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
Location on mapsAl Shatt Street, Doha, Qatar
Leaf of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
LinkLeaf of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
Location on mapsAl Shatt Street, Doha, Qatar
Wilted flower of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
LinkWilted flower of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
Location on mapsAl Shatt Street, Doha, Qatar
Blooming frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
LinkBlooming frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
Location on mapsAl Shatt Street, Doha, Qatar
Detail of a flower of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
LinkDetail of a flower of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
Location on mapsAl Shatt Street, Doha, Qatar
Close up of a leaf of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
LinkClose up of a leaf of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 30, 2015
Location on mapsAl Shatt Street, Doha, Qatar
Albizia lebbeck tree with fruits in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkAlbizia lebbeck tree with fruits in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Blooming frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street near Saha 15 in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 17, 2015
LinkBlooming frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street near Saha 15 in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 17, 2015
Location on mapsAl Shatt St, Doha, Qatar
Silky flowers of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street near Saha 15 in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 17, 2015
LinkSilky flowers of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on Al Shatt Street near Saha 15 in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 17, 2015
Location on mapsAl Intisar Street, Doha, Qatar
Frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, April 21, 2016
LinkFrywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, April 21, 2016
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) with fruits in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, April 21, 2016
LinkFrywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) with fruits in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, April 21, 2016
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Dry flowers and seed pods of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on the ground in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2016
LinkDry flowers and seed pods of frywood tree (Albizia lebbeck) on the ground in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2016
Location on mapsAl Shatt St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Albizia lebbeck in Qatar show that the tree produces fruits, as seen in Aspire Park on November 23, 2014, and May 2, 2015. The tree's flower buds were observed on Al Shatt Street in Onaiza area on April 30, 2015, and blooming flowers were seen on the same street on April 30, 2015, and June 17, 2015. The leaves of the tree were also observed on Al Shatt Street on April 30, 2015. The trees were found to be thriving in various locations, including Aspire Park and Dahl Al Hamam Park. The flowers were described as silky, and dry flowers and seed pods were seen on the ground in June 2016. Overall, the observations suggest that Albizia lebbeck is a flowering and fruiting tree that grows well in Qatar's environment.

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Acknowledgements

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