A genus of trees or shrubs in the pea family (Fabaceae). The genus is pantropical, though most species are native to warm regions of the Old World. The plants are widely used for fodder and timber, and many are important in traditional medicine. Several species are grown as ornamentals for their attractive flowers. Albizias are sometimes referred to as “mimosas,” though the name properly refers to plants of the related genus Mimosa.

Britannica Editors. "albizia". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2016, https://www.britannica.com/plant/albizia. Accessed 20 October 2026.