Sindora glabra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. ex de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg, sér. 3, 18: 46 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186283
Common Names
- Sindora Glabra
- Smooth Sindora
- Smooth False Bauhinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sindora glabra (also called Smooth-leaved Sindora, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has compound leaves with leaflets and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sindora glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make rope and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sindora glabra is a small, white to pink flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves, and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sindora glabra is a deciduous tree that is native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sindora glabra
Sindora glabra can be found in Southeast Asia.
Sindora glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sindora glabra?
Sindora glabra
What is the common name of Sindora glabra?
Smooth Sindora
Where is Sindora glabra native to?
Asia
Species in the Sindora genus
Sindora klaineana, Sindora wallichii, Sindora glabra, Sindora supa, Sindora tonkinensis, Sindora coriacea, Sindora echinocalyx, Sindora laotica, Sindora siamensis, Sindora affinis, Sindora beccariana, Sindora bruggemanii, Sindora galedupa, Sindora inermis, Sindora irpicina, Sindora javanica, Sindora leiocarpa, Sindora sumatrana, Sindora wallichii, Sindora velutina, Sindora stipitata, Sindora javanica, Sindora leiocarpa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sindora glabra Merr. ex de Wit: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.