Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
189250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) I.C.Nielsen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.2: 481 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188579

Common Names

  • Large-Flowered Archidendron
  • Archidendron grandiflorum
  • Large-Flowered

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Synonyms

  • Abarema grandiflora (Benth.) Kosterm. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium grandiflorum Benth. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium tozeri F.Muell. [valid]
  • Albizia tozeri (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Feuilleea tozeri (F.Muell.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Archidendron grandiflorum (also called Grandiflora archidendron, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and large yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Archidendron grandiflorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidendron grandiflorum is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Archidendron grandiflorum

Archidendron grandiflorum is native to Queensland and can be found in open forests and woodlands.

Archidendron grandiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Archidendron grandiflorum?

Archidendron grandiflorum

What is the common name of Archidendron grandiflorum?

Large-flowered Archidendron

What is the natural habitat of Archidendron grandiflorum?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths in Australia.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.