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Myanmar Name –  Myanmar Kokko

Common Name – Indian siris, East Indian walnut, Broome raintree, lebbeck, lebbek tree, fry wood

Botanical Name – Albizza lebbek (L.) Benth

Family Name – Fabaceae

Habitat – Native to the Indian subcontinent and Myanmar. It is widely cultivated and naturalized in other tropical and subtropical regions, including Australia.  It can be found in a variety of habitats, including dry tropical forests, savannas, and open woodlands in Myanmar.

Habit – Albizia lebbeck  is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 25 meters. It has a spreading canopy and a slender trunk. DBH ranging from about 30 centimeters (approximately 12 inches) to over 100 centimeters (approximately 39 inches) or more. The bole height of mature can range from several meters to over 20 meters, depending on factors such as site conditions and local growth patter and  can have crown heights that range from several meters (for younger or shorter trees) to over 20 meters or more for older, fully developed trees.

Bark – The bark is dark gray or brown and is often rough and deeply fissured.

Leaves -The compound leaves are pinnately arranged, with numerous small leaflets. Each leaflet is oblong and has a feathery appearance.

Inflorescence – The leaf margin is typically entire, which means it is smooth and does not have serrations, lobes, or teeth along the edges. The petiole is the stalk that attaches the leaf to the stem or branch.The petiole is typically short and connects the leaflets to the main leaf stalk. stipules are generally absent or very small and inconspicuous.

Flower – The individual flowers are small and have a globe-like shape. They are typically white to pale yellow in color and have a pleasant fragrance.

Fruit – The fruit is a flat, elongated pod (legume) that can be up to 20 cm long. The pods are usually light brown and contain several seeds.

Seed – Each pod contains numerous small, flat seeds. The seeds are dark brown to black and are surrounded by a papery, wing-like structure that aids in their dispersal by the wind

Flowering and Fruiting Time – Flowering time from February to April and Fruiting time From May to August.

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