Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kurz) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 19 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199803
Common Names
- Archidendron Glomeriflorum
- Glomeriflorum Archidendron
- Archidendron
Synonyms
- Abarema glomeriflora (Kurz) Kosterm. [valid]
- Albizia glomeriflora Kurz [valid]
- Pithecellobium glomeriflorum (Kurz) Kurz [valid]
- Feuilleea glomeriflora (Kurz) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Archidendron glomeriflorum (also called Glomerate Archidendron, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are pinnate with 4-7 leaflets. It is found in tropical forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron glomeriflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It has a fast growth rate and can be used as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron glomeriflorum has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron glomeriflorum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Archidendron glomeriflorum
Archidendron glomeriflorum is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and open grasslands.
Archidendron glomeriflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron glomeriflorum?
Archidendron glomeriflorum
What is the common name of Archidendron glomeriflorum?
Clustered-flowered archidendron
What is the natural habitat of Archidendron glomeriflorum?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Archidendron genus
Archidendron microcarpum,
Archidendron bigeminum,
Archidendron clypearia,
Archidendron vaillantii,
Archidendron pauciflorum,
Archidendron hendersonii,
Archidendron hirsutum,
Archidendron lucyi,
Archidendron muellerianum,
Archidendron lovelliae,
Archidendron whitei,
Archidendron ramiflorum,
Archidendron grandiflorum,
Archidendron lucidum,
Archidendron eberhardtii,
Archidendron balansae,
Archidendron alternifoliolatum,
Archidendron turgidum,
Archidendron chevalieri,
Archidendron tonkinense,
Archidendron robinsonii,
Archidendron dalatense,
Archidendron kerrii,
Archidendron utile,
Archidendron baucheri,
Archidendron bubalinum,
Archidendron conspicuum,
Archidendron contortum,
Archidendron cordifolium,
Archidendron ellipticum,
Archidendron glomeriflorum,
Archidendron jiringa,
Archidendron laoticum,
Archidendron occultatum,
Archidendron pellitum,
Archidendron poilanei,
Archidendron quocense,
Archidendron tetraphyllum,
Archidendron globosum,
Archidendron arborescens,
Archidendron alatum,
Archidendron apoense,
Archidendron aruense,
Archidendron beguinii,
Archidendron bellum,
Archidendron borneense,
Archidendron brachycarpum,
Archidendron brevicalyx,
Archidendron brevipes,
Archidendron calliandrum,
Species in the Fabaceae family