Status:
valid
Authors:
(d'Urv.) O.E.Schulz
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 641. 1932 ; et in Engl. Jahrb. 66: 93 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237484
Common Names
- Phlebolobium maclovianum
- Maclovianum Phlebolobium
- Phlebolobium
Description
Phlebolobium maclovianum (also called 'Maclean's Phlebolobium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phlebolobium maclovianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phlebolobium maclovianum is a white to yellowish-green, small, tubular flower with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, ovoid, dark brown to black, and the seedling has two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phlebolobium maclovianum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Phlebolobium maclovianum
Phlebolobium maclovianum is native to South America and can be found in Argentina and Uruguay.
Phlebolobium maclovianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phlebolobium maclovianum?
Phlebolobium maclovianum
What is the common name of Phlebolobium maclovianum?
Maclovian Phlebolobium
What is the natural habitat of Phlebolobium maclovianum?
Tropical rainforests
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