Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
207071

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg, sér. 3, 17: 263 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206400

Common Names

  • Archidendron brevipes
  • Hansemannia brevipes
  • Albizia brevipes

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Synonyms

  • Hansemannia brevipes K.Schum. [valid]
  • Albizia brevipes (K.Schum.) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium brevipes (K.Schum.) Mohlenbr., p.p. [deprecated]
  • Pithecellobium brevipes (K.Schum.) Mohlenbr. [valid]

Description

Archidendron brevipes (also called A. brevipes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a single trunk with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron brevipes is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, fragrant, with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidendron brevipes is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is generally done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting to speed up germination.

Where to Find Archidendron brevipes

Archidendron brevipes is native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in tropical rainforests.

Archidendron brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Archidendron brevipes?

Archidendron brevipes

What is the common name of Archidendron brevipes?

Brevipes

What is the family of Archidendron brevipes?

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

References

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.