Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie12: 86 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263039
Common Names
- Archidendropsis glandulosa
- Glandulosa Archidendropsis
- Glandular Archidendropsis
Description
Archidendropsis glandulosa (also called Glandular Archidendropsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has a branching stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendropsis glandulosa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Archidendropsis glandulosa is a small, yellow to orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, elliptical-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archidendropsis glandulosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium.
Where to Find Archidendropsis glandulosa
Archidendropsis glandulosa can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Species in the Archidendropsis genus
Archidendropsis thozetiana,
Archidendropsis sepikensis,
Archidendropsis spicata,
Archidendropsis paivana,
Archidendropsis fournieri,
Archidendropsis lentiscifolia,
Archidendropsis macradenia,
Archidendropsis oblonga,
Archidendropsis streptocarpa,
Archidendropsis granulosa,
Archidendropsis fulgens,
Archidendropsis glandulosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family