Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 17 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185960
Common Names
- Microcarpum Archidendron
- Archidendron Microcarpum
- Small-fruited Archidendron
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium microcarpum Benth. [valid]
- Abarema microcarpum (Benth.) Kosterm. [unknown]
- Abarema microcarpa (Benth.) Kosterm. [valid]
- Feuilleea microcarpa (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Archidendron microcarpum (also called Small-fruited Archidendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small tree with yellow flowers and is native to tropical Asia. It is found in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron microcarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron microcarpum has yellow flowers with five petals that are fused together at the base. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron microcarpum is a fast-growing tree that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Archidendron microcarpum
Archidendron microcarpum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Archidendron microcarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron microcarpum?
Archidendron microcarpum
What type of plant is Archidendron microcarpum?
A tree
Where is Archidendron microcarpum native to?
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