Sindora leiocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Nutt. Pl. Ned.-Ind. ed. 2 i. 728 (1927).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206252
Common Names
- Sindora leiocarpa
- Smooth-fruited Sindora
- Smooth-fruited Bean Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sindora leiocarpa (also called 'Smooth-fruited Sindora', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. It is found in lowland and montane forests, up to an altitude of 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sindora leiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sindora leiocarpa are white with a yellow center, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sindora leiocarpa is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The tree prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Sindora leiocarpa
Sindora leiocarpa is native to Indonesia and can be found in the provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Sindora leiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sindora leiocarpa?
Sindora leiocarpa
What is the common name of Sindora leiocarpa?
Smooth-fruited sindora
Where is Sindora leiocarpa native to?
Southeast 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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-52487: Based on the initial data import
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.