Dendrolobium Umbellatum 'Aurea'
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Dendrolobium Umbellatum 'Aurea'
Height
1.5meter
Dendrolobium Umbellatum 'Aurea'
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Desmodium umbellatum 'Aurea' |
| Common Name: | Horse Bush, Petai Laut, 白木蘇花 |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small tree up to 6 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Compound, odd-pinnate leaves occur in alternate leaf arrangement. The lateral leaflets are ovate (egg-shaped), while the terminal leaflet is obovate-oblong to elliptic (4-8 cm long, 3-5 cm wide). The upper surface is hairless, while the lower surface is nearly hairless or covered in soft, minute hairs. |
| Flowers | White, pea-shaped flowers are arranged in small clusters near the branch tips. |
| Fruit | Flattened, linear pods (2-4 cm long) are composed of 4-5 oval-shaped segments that are joined together at the ends. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: This tree can be planted on beaches and sand dunes to help control erosion. The leaves can also be used as fodder. |
Full Sun
Semi Shade
Moderate Water
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