Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cordifolium
ID:
200466

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.L.Wu) I.C.Nielsen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.21: 167 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199795

Common Names

  • Archidendron Cordifolium
  • Cordifolium Archidendron
  • Archidendron

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Synonyms

  • Zygia cordifolia T.L.Wu [valid]
  • Albizia cordifolia (T.L.Wu) Y.H.Huang [deprecated]
  • Abarema cordifolia (T.L.Wu) C.Chen & H.Sun [valid]
  • Albizia cordifolia (T.L.Wu) Y.H.Huang [valid]

Description

Archidendron cordifolium (also called 'Heart-Leaved Archidendron', among many other common names) is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can reach heights of up to 15 meters and has a wide, spreading crown. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron cordifolium 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 cordifolium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidendron cordifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Archidendron cordifolium

Archidendron cordifolium is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Archidendron cordifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Archidendron cordifolium?

Archidendron cordifolium

What is the common name of Archidendron cordifolium?

Heart-leaved archidendron

What is the natural habitat of Archidendron cordifolium?

Tropical forests 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

References

Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.