Family: Fabaceae
Albizia saman
合歡樹（雨樹）
(Samanea saman)

Albizia saman (Rain Tree) is a fast-growing tree that has been introduced to many tropical countries throughout the world from its native habitats in Central America and northern South America.

Albizia saman (Rain Tree) was introduced by the British to Sabah and Sarawak before WWII as a shade tree and ornamental,

By now these rain trees are age between 50 to 100 years. Some being cut down unfortunately, but most remain growing into beautiful big trees in town and cities.

Tawau Town has more Rain Trees then Kuching City. Thanks to the British's horticulture efforts before they left Tawau after WWII. The British knows Tawau has batter volcanic soil then Kuching, they plant more of this trees here.

Shadow of a Albizia saman (Rain Tree)
雨樹

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Albizia saman (Rain Tree)
雨樹
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A car taking shade under this rain tree infront Holy Trinity Secondary School in Malaysia.
This complete shade of this tree can cover 50 cars.

This is one of the beautiful rain tree in Sabah. In Kubota Army Camp (Royal Malay Regiment)

Albizia saman (Rain Tree)合歡樹（雨樹）
KUBOTA 2018-03-07 WED 14:50

There are many beautiful Rain Trees in Sabah and Sarawak. This one is one of the majestically well growth.

A species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the Neotropics. Its range extends from Mexico south to Peru and Brazil, but it has been widely introduced to South and Southeast Asia, as well as the Pacific Islands, including Hawaii.

Common names include
1- Saman
2- Rain tree
3- Monkeypod
4- Giant thibet
5- Inga saman
6- Cow tamarind
7- East Indian walnut
8- Soar
9- Suar