Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glabrum
ID:
207153

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Lauterb. & K.Schum.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee [Schumann & Lauterbach] 343. 1900 [dt. 1901; publ. Nov 1900]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206482

Common Names

  • Archidendron glabrum

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Synonyms

  • Archidendron kubaryanum (Warb.) Lauterb. & K.Schum. [deprecated]

Description

Archidendron glabrum (also called smooth jacaranda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in open, disturbed areas, including roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron glabrum 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

Archidendron glabrum has white, fragrant flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidendron glabrum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Archidendron glabrum

Archidendron glabrum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, as well as in dry and wet forests.

Archidendron glabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Archidendron glabrum?

Archidendron glabrum

What is the common name of Archidendron glabrum?

Smooth Archidendron

What is the natural habitat of Archidendron glabrum?

Tropical rainforests

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:475055-1: Based on the initial data import