Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.33: 407 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206517
Common Names
- Archidendron hooglandii
- Hoogland's Archidendron
- Hoogland's Archidendrum
Description
Archidendron hooglandii (also called Hoogland's Archidendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to India, and is found in dry and moist savannas, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron hooglandii is used as a source of timber and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron hooglandii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron hooglandii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Archidendron hooglandii
Archidendron hooglandii 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 hooglandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron hooglandii?
Archidendron hooglandii
What is the common name of Archidendron hooglandii?
Hoogland's Archidendron
What is the natural habitat of Archidendron hooglandii?
Tropical forests and scrublands
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