Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cockburnii
ID:
207117

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.C.Nielsen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.76: 63 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206446

Common Names

  • Archidendron cockburnii

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Synonyms

  • Abarema motleyana sensu Kosterm. [deprecated]

Description

Archidendron cockburnii (also called A. cockburnii, 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 cockburnii 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 cockburnii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Archidendron cockburnii

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

Archidendron cockburnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Archidendron cockburnii?

Archidendron cockburnii

What is the common name of Archidendron cockburnii?

Cockburn's archidendron

What is the family of Archidendron cockburnii?

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