Basic information Species type: PlantGenus: AlbiziaSpecies: samanCommon names: monkey podBotanical family: Fabaceae Climate information Climate: tropicalOrigin: tropical AmericasHumidity: semi-arid to humidInvasive: Yes Cultivation information Cultivation: regional cropForm: treeManagement: standardStaple crops: balanced carbAgroforestry services: nitrogencrop shadeliving trellisFodder: podbankinsect