Pararchidendron pruinosum
Monkey's Earrings, Tulip Siris
Also known as: Albizia pruinosa (Benth.) F.Muell. +2 more
- Albizia pruinosa (Benth.) F.Muell.
- Feuilleea pruinosa (Benth.) Kuntze
- Pithecellobium pruinosum Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Pararchidendron pruinosum (commonly known as Monkey's-Earrings or Tulip Siris) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., New Guinea, New South Wales, Queensland, Sulawesi
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms