Status:
valid
Authors:
Alston
Source:
ildis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Peradeniya)11: 204 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204199
Common Names
- Adenanthera aglaosperma
- Aglaosperma
- Red Sandalwood
Synonyms
- Adenanthera bicolor Moon ex Thwaites [illegitimate]
Description
Adenanthera aglaosperma (also called Aglaosperma Adenanthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a wide, spreading crown and grows to a height of up to 25 m. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in open forests and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Adenanthera aglaosperma is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used for making paper and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenanthera aglaosperma has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed pods are long and thin, containing small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenanthera aglaosperma is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 30 cm tall. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay and sandy soils.
Where to Find Adenanthera aglaosperma
Adenanthera aglaosperma is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Adenanthera aglaosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenanthera aglaosperma?
Adenanthera aglaosperma
What is the common name of Adenanthera aglaosperma?
Aglaosperma Adenanthera
What is the natural habitat of Adenanthera aglaosperma?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Adenanthera genus
Adenanthera pavonina,
Adenanthera abrosperma,
Adenanthera microsperma,
Adenanthera mantaroa,
Adenanthera aglaosperma,
Adenanthera borneensis,
Adenanthera forbesii,
Adenanthera intermedia,
Adenanthera kostermansii,
Adenanthera malayana,
Adenanthera marina,
Adenanthera novoguineensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family