Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
eberhardtii
ID:
197497

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.C.Nielsen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 30 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196826

Common Names

  • Archidendron Eberhardtii
  • Eberhardtii Archidendron
  • Eberhardtii's Yellowwood

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Synonyms

  • Cylindrokelupha eberhardtii (I.C.Nielsen) T.L.Wu [valid]
  • Cylindrokelupha macrophylla T.L.Wu [valid]
  • Albizia eberhardtii (I.C.Nielsen) Y.H.Huang [deprecated]
  • Albizia eberhardtii (I.C.Nielsen) Y.H.Huang [valid]

Description

Archidendron eberhardtii (also called Eberhardt's archidendron, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron eberhardtii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for soil improvement. It is also used as a forage crop and green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Archidendron eberhardtii has yellow flowers with a short calyx tube. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a small cotyledon and the first true leaves are ovate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidendron eberhardtii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring and summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Archidendron eberhardtii

Archidendron eberhardtii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Archidendron eberhardtii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Archidendron eberhardtii?

Archidendron eberhardtii is native to Madagascar.

What is the growth habit of Archidendron eberhardtii?

Archidendron eberhardtii is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall.

What are the uses of Archidendron eberhardtii?

Archidendron eberhardtii is used for timber, firewood, and medicinal purposes.

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