Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 19 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192038
Common Names
- Lustrous Archidendron
- Lustrous Tree
- Archidendron Lucidum
Synonyms
- Abarema lucida (Benth.) Kosterm. [valid]
- Pithecellobium lucidum Benth. [valid]
- Albizia championii Benth. [valid]
- Feuilleea championii (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Archidendron lucidum (also called Shining Archidendron, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron lucidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron lucidum has yellow-orange flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, oval shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron lucidum is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 20 m. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Archidendron lucidum
Archidendron lucidum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Archidendron lucidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron lucidum?
Archidendron lucidum
What is the common name of Archidendron lucidum?
Shining Archidendron
What is the habitat of Archidendron lucidum?
Dry, open forests
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