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Paperbark albizia

Albizia tanganyicensis

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About Paperbark albizia

Paperbark albizia (Albizia tanganyicensis) is a post-contact introduced tree documented on Kauaʻi through cultivation records.

Kauaʻi evidence

Taxonomic identity, tree form, diagnostic morphology and island occurrence use the linked reviewed sources. Historical planting, cultivation, naturalization and invasive status are separate. Generated imagery is not occurrence evidence.

Names and classification

Scientific name
Albizia tanganyicensis
Common names
Paperbark albizia
Other names
Albizia tanganyicensis · paperbark albizia · Albizia rhodesica Burtt Davy
Record type
Species

Kauaʻi occurrence and status

Kauaʻi occurrence
Recorded on Kauaʻi
Origin
Introduced
Conservation status
Not yet assessed
Evidence date
2026-10-05
Evidence limits
Current extent is unassessed; public locality is island level only.

Habitat and ecology

Habitats
Not yet assessed
Food and resource needs
Not yet assessed
Reproduction
White flowers, commonly produced before new leaves, are followed by dehiscent flat brown pods containing flattened seeds.
Shelter
Not yet assessed
Growth form
Deciduous tree

Threats and conservation

Monitoring
Not yet assessed
Data gaps
Current population extent and trajectory · Additional species-specific ecological and conservation sources

Process and seasonal context

Seasonal timing
Not yet assessed
Seasonal description
Paperbark albizia (Albizia tanganyicensis) is a post-contact introduced tree documented on Kauaʻi through cultivation records.

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