Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 16 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199792
Common Names
- Archidendron Contortum
- Contortum Archidendron
- Archidendron
Synonyms
- Abarema contorta (Mart.) Kosterm. [valid]
- Pithecellobium contortum Mart. [valid]
- Inga finlaysoniana Graham [invalid]
- Feuilleea contorta (Mart.) Kuntze [valid]
- Inga contorta Graham [invalid]
- Pithecellobium contortum (Graham) Mart. [unknown]
Description
Archidendron contortum (also called 'Contorted 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 contortum 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
Archidendron contortum has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron contortum 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 contortum
Archidendron contortum is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Archidendron contortum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron contortum?
Archidendron contortum
What is the common name of Archidendron contortum?
Contorted archidendron
What is the natural habitat of Archidendron contortum?
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