Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 29 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199789
Common Names
- Archidendron Conspicuum
- Conspicuum Archidendron
- Archidendron
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium conspicuum Craib [valid]
Description
Archidendron conspicuum (also called 'Conspicuous 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 conspicuum 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 conspicuum 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 conspicuum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Archidendron conspicuum
Archidendron conspicuum can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Archidendron conspicuum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron conspicuum?
Archidendron conspicuum
What is the common name of Archidendron conspicuum?
Conspicuous archidendron
What is the natural habitat of Archidendron conspicuum?
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