Medicinal
Ayurveda
Siris Tree
Albizia lebbeck
The Siris Tree is valued for its timber, shade, and beautiful fragrant white flowers.
Quick Facts
Height: 15–20 m m
Blooms: April–June
Grey bark, bipinnate green leaves, fluffy white flowers
20–40°C
Visit Information
Location
Avenues, farms, parks
Best Viewing Time
Deciduous
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Tropical dry deciduous forests
Lifespan
Long-lived
Temperature Range
Warm and dry
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Shade, timber, soil conservation
Cultural Significance
Also called 'Lebbeck Tree' or 'White Siris'
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Did You Know?
Fragrant white flower clusters
Leaves used as fodder
Improves soil with nitrogen fixation
Popular avenue and farm boundary tree
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo