Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bigeminum
ID:
186633

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) I.C.Nielsen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.76: 73 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185962

Common Names

  • Archidendron Bigeminum
  • Giant Senna
  • Giant Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium bigeminum (L.) Mart. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium bigemium (L.) Mart. [unknown]
  • Pithecellobium gracile Bedd. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium nicobaricum Prain [valid]
  • Archidendron monadelphum (Roxb.) I.C.Nielsen [valid]
  • Archidendron monadelphum gracile (Bedd.) Sanjappa [valid]
  • Mimosa bigemina L. [valid]
  • Mimosa monadelpha Roxb. [valid]
  • Inga bigemina (L.) Willd. [valid]
  • Abarema abeywickramae Kosterm. [valid]
  • Abarema bigemina (L.) Kosterm. [valid]
  • Abarema monadelpha (Roxb.) Kosterm. [valid]
  • Abarema monadelpha gracile (Bedd.) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Pithecellobium monadelphum (Roxb.) Kosterm. [valid]
  • Spiroloba bigemina Raf. [valid]
  • Albizia bigemina (L.) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Inga annularis Graham [invalid]
  • Inga wightiana Graham [invalid]
  • Feuilleea bigemina (L.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Archidendron bigeminum (also called Twin-flowered Archidendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small tree with yellow flowers and is native to tropical Asia. It is found in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron bigeminum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Archidendron bigeminum has yellow flowers with five petals that are fused together at the base. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidendron bigeminum is a fast-growing tree that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Archidendron bigeminum

Archidendron bigeminum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Archidendron bigeminum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Archidendron bigeminum?

Archidendron bigeminum

What type of plant is Archidendron bigeminum?

A tree

Where is Archidendron bigeminum native to?

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

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.