Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taiwanensis
ID:
373813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoshi & H.Ohashi

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.62: 98 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373145

Common Names

  • Maackia taiwanensis
  • Taiwanese Maackia
  • Taiwanensis Maackia

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Description

Maackia taiwanensis (also called Taiwan maackia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Taiwan and China. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in moist, disturbed habitats such as riverbanks, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Maackia taiwanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a pot plant indoors. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Maackia taiwanensis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. Seed: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maackia taiwanensis is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in early spring or late fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Maackia taiwanensis

Maackia taiwanensis can be found in Taiwan.

Maackia taiwanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maackia taiwanensis?

Maackia taiwanensis

What is the common name of Maackia taiwanensis?

Maackia

What is the family of Maackia taiwanensis?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hoshi (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoshi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931918-1: Based on the initial data import