Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.76: 41 (1984 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185994
Common Names
- Archidendron pauciflorum
- Yellow Scented Bean
- Yellow Scented Cassia
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium pauciflorum Benth. [valid]
- Abarema pauciflora (Benth.) Kosterm. [valid]
Description
Archidendron pauciflorum (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Archidendron pauciflorum var. caulostachyum (Merr.) I.C.Nielsen
Archidendron pauciflorum var. pauciflorum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron pauciflorum has white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron pauciflorum 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 pauciflorum
Archidendron pauciflorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Archidendron pauciflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron pauciflorum?
Archidendron pauciflorum
What type of plant is Archidendron pauciflorum?
It is a tree
Where is Archidendron pauciflorum native to?
It is 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