Archidendropsis oblonga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
1062323
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia5: 326 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061661
Common Names
- Archidendropsis Oblonga
- Oblong Archidendropsis
- Oblong Archidendropsis Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Archidendropsis oblonga (also called Archidendropsis oblonga, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Archidendropsis oblonga is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, constipation, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidendropsis oblonga has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.
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Archidendropsis oblonga is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Archidendropsis oblonga
Archidendropsis oblonga is native to tropical Africa.
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
References
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Archidendropsis oblonga (Hemsl.) I.C.Nielsen: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.