Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scheff.) de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg, sér. 3, 17: 270 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206648
Common Names
- Archidendron sessile
- Sessile Archidendron
- Sessile Albizia
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium sessile Scheff. [deprecated]
- Albizia sessilis (Scheff.) F.Muell. [valid]
- Archidendron vandersijdei Verdc. [valid]
- Pithecellobium sessile Scheff. [valid]
Description
Archidendron sessile (also called 'Sessile Archidendron', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub or tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry forests to wet forests, in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron sessile is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron sessile 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 sessile is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or summer, and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Archidendron sessile
Archidendron sessile is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia.
Archidendron sessile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron sessile?
Archidendron sessile
What is the common name of Archidendron sessile?
Sessile Archidendron
What is the natural habitat of Archidendron sessile?
Tropical rainforests of 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