Status:
valid
Authors:
(Warb.) de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg, sér. 3, 17: 261 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206377
Common Names
- Archidendron aruense
- Aru Archidendron
- Aru Albizia
Synonyms
- Archidendron laxiflorum Kaneh. & Hatus. [valid]
- Archidendron ledermannii Harms [valid]
- Archidendron racemosum Pulle [valid]
- Hansemannia aruensis Warb. [valid]
- Pithecellobium aruense (Warb.) Mohlenbr. [valid]
- Archidendron incurvatum K.Schum. & Lauterb. [valid]
- Pithecellobium incurvatum (K.Schum. & Lauterb.) Mohlenbr. [valid]
Description
Archidendron aruense (also called Aru Island jacaranda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Aru Islands in Indonesia. It grows in open, disturbed areas, including roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron aruense is used as a timber tree for its hard and durable wood. It is also used for firewood, charcoal, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, fragrant, with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Green, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron aruense is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Archidendron aruense
Archidendron aruense is native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in tropical rainforests.
Archidendron aruense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron aruense?
Archidendron aruense
What is the common name of Archidendron aruense?
Aruense
What is the family of Archidendron aruense?
Fabaceae
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