Status:
valid
Authors:
I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.2: 489 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188263
Common Names
- White's Archidendron
- Archidendron
- Archidendron whitei
Description
Archidendron whitei (also called White's Bean Tree, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron whitei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendron whitei has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendron whitei is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Archidendron whitei
Archidendron whitei is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.
Archidendron whitei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidendron whitei?
Archidendron whitei
What is the common name of Archidendron whitei?
White's Bean Tree
What is the family of Archidendron whitei?
Mimosaceae
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