Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
200468

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) I.C.Nielsen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 21 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199797

Common Names

  • Archidendron Ellipticum
  • Ellipticum Archidendron
  • Archidendron

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Synonyms

  • Albizia elliptica (Blume) E.Fourn. [valid]
  • Abarema elliptica (Blume) Kosterm. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium ellipticum (Blume) Hassk. [valid]
  • Inga elliptica Blume [valid]
  • Feuilleea elliptica (E.Fourn.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Archidendron ellipticum (also called Yellow Sesban, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are pinnate with 4-7 leaflets. It is found in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It has a fast growth rate and can be used as a shade tree.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Archidendron ellipticum sub. cordifoliolatum I.C.Nielsen
Archidendron ellipticum sub. ellipticum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Archidendron ellipticum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidendron ellipticum 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 ellipticum

Archidendron ellipticum is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Archidendron ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Archidendron ellipticum?

Archidendron ellipticum

What is the common name of Archidendron ellipticum?

Elliptic archidendron

What is the natural habitat of Archidendron ellipticum?

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

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.