Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 27 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199813
Common Names
- Archidendron laoticum
- Laos Archidendron
- Laos Golden Shower Tree
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium laoticum Gagnep. [valid]
- Cylindrokelupha laoticum (Gagnep.) C.Chen & H.Sun [valid]
Description
Archidendron laoticum (also called Lao Archidendron, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are pinnate with 4-7 leaflets. It is found in tropical forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron laoticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It has a fast growth rate and can be used as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron laoticum has yellow flowers with a red center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron laoticum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Archidendron laoticum
Archidendron laoticum is native to Laos and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Archidendron laoticum FAQ
What are the common names of Archidendron laoticum?
Archidendron laoticum is commonly known as the Lao Tree or Lao Wattle.
What is the native range of Archidendron laoticum?
Archidendron laoticum is native to Southeast Asia.
What is the growth rate of Archidendron laoticum?
Archidendron laoticum has a fast growth rate, reaching heights of up to 30 feet in just a few years.
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