Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 18 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204160
Common Names
- Archidendron globosum
- Jungle Flame
- Mountain Flame
Synonyms
- Abarema globosa (Blume) Kosterm. [valid]
- Inga globosa Blume [valid]
- Pithecellobium globosum (Blume) Kosterm. [valid]
Description
Archidendron globosum (also called the Globose Archidendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a woody shrub with bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron globosum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used for making paper and as a food source.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Archidendron globosum var. supra-axillare Chakrab. & M.Gangop.
Archidendron globosum var. globosum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron globosum has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, bean-like seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron globosum is a tropical, evergreen, perennial tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Archidendron globosum
Archidendron globosum is native to India and can be found growing in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Archidendron globosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron globosum?
Archidendron globosum
What is the common name of Archidendron globosum?
Yellow Flowered Bean
What is the natural habitat of Archidendron globosum?
It is found in tropical rainforests in 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