Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lucyi
ID:
188573

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fragm.6: 201 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187902

Common Names

  • Archidendron lucyi
  • Lucyi
  • Lucyi Archidendron

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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium lucyi (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Albizia lucyi (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Affonsea lucyi (F.Muell.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Archidendron chrysocarpum K.Schum. & Lauterb. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium chrysocarpum (K.Schum. & Lauterb.) Mohlenbr. [valid]
  • Archidendron solomonense Hemsl. [valid]
  • Archidendron peekelii Lauterb. [valid]
  • Archidendron schlechteri Harms [valid]
  • Archidendron lucyi schlechteri (Harms) Dewit [valid]
  • Archidendron sogerense Baker f. [valid]
  • Archidendron effeminatum de Wit [valid]
  • Archidendron papuanum Merr. & L.M.Perry [valid]
  • Pithecellobium solomonense (Hemsl.) Mohlenbr. [valid]
  • Pithecolobium lucyi F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Pithecellobium lucyi (F.Muell.) Mohlenbr. [unknown]

Description

Archidendron lucyi (also called 'Lucy's Archidendron' and 'Lucy's Kurrajong', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in riparian and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Archidendron lucyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Archidendron lucyi has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidendron lucyi is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Archidendron lucyi

Archidendron lucyi is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Archidendron lucyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Archidendron lucyi?

Archidendron lucyi

What is the common name of Archidendron lucyi?

Lucy's Archidendron

What is the family of Archidendron lucyi?

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