Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
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Siris Tree
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