Mimosaceae · Archidendron

Monkey-Pod

Archidendron clypearia subsp. subcoriaceum

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Kerala
Flowering
October-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Archidendron clypearia subsp. subcoriaceum
Genus
Archidendron
Habit
Tree
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
October-December

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Mimosaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Head
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Mimosaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Malayalam
മഴവാക

About Monkey-Pod

Monkey-Pod (Archidendron clypearia subsp. subcoriaceum) is a tree belonging to the Mimosaceae family (Mimosa/Acacia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate bipinnate compound leaves, globose head or spike flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-December.

Illustration representing the Mimosaceae family
Botanical family

Mimosaceae

Mimosa/Acacia family

Monkey-Pod belongs to the Mimosaceae family.

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