Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
jiringa
ID:
200478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jack) I.C.Nielsen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 19: 32 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199807

Common Names

  • Archidendron
  • Jiringa
  • Yellow Poinciana

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Synonyms

  • Albizia jiringa (Jack) Kurz [valid]
  • Pithecellobium jiringa (Jack) Prain [unknown]
  • Pithecellobium lobatum Benth. [valid]
  • Zygia jiringa (Jack) Kosterm. [valid]
  • Inga jiringa (Jack) DC. [unknown]
  • Mimosa jiringa Jack [valid]
  • Feuilleea jiringa (Jack) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mimosa kaeringa Roxb. [unknown]
  • Inga kaeringa Voigt [valid]
  • Mimosa djiringa Roxb. [invalid]
  • Mimosa koeringa Roxb. [valid]
  • Zygia jiriuga (Jack) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Pithecellobium lateriflorum Blume ex Miq. [valid]
  • Inga attenuata Graham [invalid]
  • Inga koeringa Kostel. [valid]
  • Inga lobata Graham [invalid]
  • Inga jiringa (Jack) Jack [valid]
  • Pithecellobium jiringa (Jack) Prain [valid]

Description

Archidendron jiringa (also called Jiringa Archidendron, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are pinnate with 4-7 leaflets. It is found in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron jiringa 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 jiringa has white flowers with a yellow 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 jiringa 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 jiringa

Archidendron jiringa is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and open grasslands.

Archidendron jiringa FAQ

What are the common names of Archidendron jiringa?

Archidendron jiringa is commonly known as the Jiringa or Jiringa Tree.

What is the native range of Archidendron jiringa?

Archidendron jiringa is native to Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Archidendron jiringa?

Archidendron jiringa has a fast growth rate, reaching heights of up to 30 feet in just a few years.

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

William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.