Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
globosum
ID:
204831

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

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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.

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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

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.