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Archidendron lucyi F.Muell.
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Pithecellobium lucyi (F.Muell.) Mohlenbr., Affonsea lucyi (F.Muell.) Kuntze,, Albizia lucyi (F.Muell.) F.Muell., Archidendron chrysocarpum K.Schum. & Lauterb., Archidendron effeminatum de Wit, Archidendron lucyi var. schlechteri (Harms) de Wit, Archidendron papuanum Merr. & L.M.Perry, Archidendron peekelii Lauterb., Archidendron schlechteri Harms, Archidendron sogerense Baker f., Archidendron solomonense Hemsl., Pithecellobium chrysocarpum (K.Schum. & Lauterb.) Mohlenbr., Pithecellobium solomonense (Hemsl.) Mohlenbr. |
| Common Name: | Scarlet Bean |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 8 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Eastern Malesia, Queensland & Solomon Island |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 1433 |
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| Species ID | 2726 |
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