Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
utile
ID:
197556

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chun & F.C.How) I.C.Nielsen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 20 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196885

Common Names

  • Archidendron utile
  • Utile Bean Tree
  • Utile Archidendron

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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium utile Chun & F.C.How [valid]
  • Abarema utile (Chun & F.C.How) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Abarema utilis (Chun & F.C.How) Kosterm. [valid]

Description

Archidendron utile (also called Jurema-branca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in savannas and scrublands. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 20 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron utile is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Archidendron utile has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidendron utile is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is not frost-tolerant, so it should be grown in a warm climate. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and can be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Where to Find Archidendron utile

Archidendron utile is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in parts of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Archidendron utile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Archidendron utile?

Archidendron utile

What is the common name of Archidendron utile?

Utile

What is the family of Archidendron utile?

Fabaceae

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

References

Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.
Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.