Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kosterm.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 23 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199827
Common Names
- Archidendron poilanei
- Poilane's Archidendron
- Poilane's Golden Shower Tree
Synonyms
- Abarema poilanei Kosterm. [valid]
- Ortholobium annamense Gagnep. [invalid]
- Cylindrokelupha annamensis Kosterm. [valid]
Description
Archidendron poilanei (also called 'Yellow Flowered Albizia' and 'Yellow Flowered Silk Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron poilanei 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 poilanei 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 poilanei 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 poilanei
Archidendron poilanei is native to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
Archidendron poilanei FAQ
What are the common names of Archidendron poilanei?
Archidendron poilanei is commonly known as the Poilane Tree or Poilane Wattle.
What is the native range of Archidendron poilanei?
Archidendron poilanei is native to Southeast Asia.
What is the growth rate of Archidendron poilanei?
Archidendron poilanei 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