Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Chen & H.Sun) X.Y.Zhu
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Legumes China: 78 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033887
Common Names
- Xichou Archidendron
- Xichou Tree-of-Heaven
- Xichou Chinese Sumac
Description
Archidendron xichouense (also called Xichou Archidendron, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit with a single or multiple trunks and a dense, rounded crown. It usually grows in lowland and hill forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendron xichouense is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Archidendron xichouense is a white, cup-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped seed with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small, with a light green color and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Archidendron xichouense is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation can also be done through cuttings taken from the stems.
Where to Find Archidendron xichouense
Archidendron xichouense can be found in China.
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
Sun Hang (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Sun' in the authors string.