Status:
valid
Authors:
(Warb.) de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg, sér. 3, 17: 369 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206601
Common Names
- Archidendron pachycarpum
- Pachycarpal Archidendron
- Thick-fruited Yellow Senna
Synonyms
- Hansemannia pachycarpa Warb. [valid]
- Pithecellobium pachycarpum (Warb.) Mohlenbr. [valid]
Description
Archidendron pachycarpum (also called Pachycarp Archidendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical moist forests. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron pachycarpum is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron pachycarpum has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, which are oval in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron pachycarpum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring, while cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Archidendron pachycarpum
Archidendron pachycarpum is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia.
Archidendron pachycarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron pachycarpum?
Archidendron pachycarpum
What are the common names of Archidendron pachycarpum?
Mountain Tamarind, Mountain Tamarind Tree
What is the growth habit of Archidendron pachycarpum?
It is a medium-sized tree with a spreading crown
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