Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 21 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199819
Common Names
- Archidendron occultatum
- Occultatum Archidendron
- Occultatum Golden Shower Tree
Synonyms
- Abarema occultata (Gagnep.) Kosterm. [valid]
- Pithecellobium occultatum Gagnep. [valid]
Description
Archidendron occultatum (also called Occult 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 occultatum 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 occultatum has white flowers with a yellow 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 occultatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Archidendron occultatum
Archidendron occultatum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Archidendron occultatum FAQ
What are the common names of Archidendron occultatum?
Archidendron occultatum is commonly known as the Occult Tree or Occult Wattle.
What is the native range of Archidendron occultatum?
Archidendron occultatum is native to Southeast Asia.
What is the growth rate of Archidendron occultatum?
Archidendron occultatum 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