Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 23 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196830
Common Names
- Archidendron Balansae
- Balansae Archidendron
- Balansae's Yellowwood
Synonyms
- Cylindrokelupha balansae (Oliv.) Kosterm. [valid]
- Pithecellobium balansae Oliv. [valid]
- Ortholobium balansae (Oliv.) Gagnep. [invalid]
- Ortholobium annamense Gagnep., p.p. [deprecated]
Description
Archidendron balansae (also called Balansa's archidendron, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron balansae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron balansae has yellow flowers with a short calyx tube. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a small cotyledon and the first true leaves are ovate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron balansae is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring and summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Archidendron balansae
Archidendron balansae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Archidendron balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron balansae?
Archidendron balansae
What is the common name of Archidendron balansae?
Balansae
What is the family of Archidendron balansae?
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