Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jack) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 16 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199770
Common Names
- Archidendron bubalinum
- Buffalo Archidendron
- Buffalo False Lupine
Synonyms
- Cylindrokelupha bubalina (Jack) Kosterm. [valid]
- Feuilleea bubalina (Jack) Kuntze [valid]
- Pithecellobium bubalinum (Jack) Benth. [valid]
- Albizia acrodena Miq. [valid]
- Inga bubalina Jack [valid]
- Pithecellobium bigeminum bubalinum (Jack) Benth. [unknown]
- Ortholobium bubalinum (Jack) Kosterm. [invalid]
- Albizia bubalina (Jack) Kurz [valid]
Description
Archidendron bubalinum (also called 'Bubal Archidendron', among many other common names) is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can reach heights of up to 15 meters and has a wide, spreading crown. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron bubalinum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Archidendron bubalinum are small and yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a greyish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron bubalinum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. For cuttings, take 6-8 inch cuttings from the tips of branches and place in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Archidendron bubalinum
Archidendron bubalinum is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and open grasslands.
Archidendron bubalinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron bubalinum?
Archidendron bubalinum
What is the common name of Archidendron bubalinum?
Bubal's archidendron
What is the natural habitat of Archidendron bubalinum?
Tropical forests of 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