Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.76: 58 (1984 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206391
Common Names
- Archidendron borneense
- Borneo Archidendron
- Borneo Albizia
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium borneense Benth. [valid]
- Abarema borneense (Benth.) Kosterm. [unknown]
- Feuilleea borneense (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Feuilleea borneensis (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Abarema borneensis (Benth.) Kosterm. [valid]
Description
Archidendron borneense (also called A. borneense, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a single trunk with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron borneense is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, fragrant, with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Green, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron borneense is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is generally done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting to speed up germination.
Where to Find Archidendron borneense
Archidendron borneense is native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in tropical rainforests.
Archidendron borneense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron borneense?
Archidendron borneense
What is the common name of Archidendron borneense?
Borneense
What is the family of Archidendron borneense?
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