Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
monopterum
ID:
207251

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) I.C.Nielsen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.76: 96 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206580

Common Names

  • Archidendron monopterum
  • Monopteral Archidendron
  • White Senna

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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium monopterum Kosterm. [valid]
  • Morolobium monopterum (Kosterm.) Kosterm. [valid]

Description

Archidendron monopterum (also called Single-winged Archidendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to India, and is found in dry and moist savannas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron monopterum is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Archidendron monopterum has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidendron monopterum is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a warm, moist environment until they root.

Where to Find Archidendron monopterum

Archidendron monopterum can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.

Archidendron monopterum FAQ

What is the common name of Archidendron monopterum?

Monopteral archidendron

What is the natural habitat of Archidendron monopterum?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

What is the growth habit of Archidendron monopterum?

It is a large shrub or small tree, growing up to 15 m (50 ft) tall

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

References

André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.