Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pierre) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 31 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199831
Common Names
- Archidendron quocense
- Quocense Archidendron
- Quocense Golden Shower Tree
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium quocense Pierre [valid]
- Abarema quocensis (Pierre) Kosterm. [valid]
Description
Archidendron quocense (also called 'Quoc Albizia' and 'Quoc 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 quocense 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 quocense 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 quocense 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 quocense
Archidendron quocense 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 quocense FAQ
What are the common names of Archidendron quocense?
Archidendron quocense is commonly known as the Quoc Tree or Quoc Wattle.
What is the native range of Archidendron quocense?
Archidendron quocense is native to Southeast Asia.
What is the growth rate of Archidendron quocense?
Archidendron quocense 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