Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aglaosperma
ID:
204870

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family