Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pall.) Yakovlev
Source:
ildis
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)57: 592 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185596
Common Names
- Bifolium Ammodendron
- Bifolium Ironwood
- Ammodendron Bifolium
Synonyms
- Ammodendron argenteum (Siev.) Kuntze [valid]
- Sophora argentea sensu Pall. [deprecated]
- Sophora bifolia Pall. [valid]
- Ammodendron sieversii DC. [illegitimate]
- Ammodendron floribundum V.J.Zinger [unknown]
- Ammodendron lehmannii Bunge ex Boiss. [valid]
- Podalyria argentea (Siev.) Willd. [valid]
- Robinia argentea Siev. [valid]
- Virgilia argentea Poir. [unknown]
- Hallia argentea Spreng. [valid]
- Sophora argentea (Siev.) Pall. [illegitimate]
- Ammodendron bifolium lehmannianum (Bunge) Yakovlev [valid]
- Ammodendron sieversii lehmannianum [unknown]
Description
Ammodendron bifolium (also called Bifoliate Ammodendron, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central Asia. It grows to a height of 10-20 meters with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. It is found in dry forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ammodendron bifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ammodendron bifolium has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ammodendron bifolium is a deciduous tree that is native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or directly outdoors. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ammodendron bifolium
Ammodendron bifolium is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ammodendron bifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ammodendron bifolium?
Ammodendron bifolium
What is the common name of Ammodendron bifolium?
Two-leaved Ammodendron
What is the natural habitat of Ammodendron bifolium?
Ammodendron bifolium is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Ammodendron genus
Species in the Fabaceae family