Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 22 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199840
Common Names
- Archidendron tetraphyllum
- Tetraphyllum Archidendron
- Tetraphyllum Golden Shower Tree
Synonyms
- Abarema tetraphylla (Gagnep.) Kosterm. [valid]
- Pithecellobium tetraphyllum Gagnep. [valid]
Description
Archidendron tetraphyllum (also called 'Four-Leaved Albizia' and 'Four-Leaved 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 tetraphyllum 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 tetraphyllum has yellow flowers with a red 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 tetraphyllum 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 partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Archidendron tetraphyllum
Archidendron tetraphyllum 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 tetraphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron tetraphyllum?
Archidendron tetraphyllum
What are the common names of Archidendron tetraphyllum?
Four-leaved Archidendron, White Siris
What is the natural habitat of Archidendron tetraphyllum?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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