Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
ildis
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)16: 34 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186194
Common Names
- Tashiro's Maackia
- Tashiro Maackia
- Tashiro's Amur Maackia
Synonyms
- Cladrastis tashiroi (Yatabe) Makino [unknown]
- Cladrastis tashiroi Yatabe [valid]
Description
Maackia tashiroi (also called Tashiro's Maackia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree of the Fabaceae family. It has a height of up to 15 m and is native to Japan. It is found in moist deciduous forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Maackia tashiroi is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maackia tashiroi has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maackia tashiroi is a perennial legume that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be harvested in the summer or fall.
Where to Find Maackia tashiroi
Maackia tashiroi is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in areas such as Hokkaido, Honshu, and Shikoku.
Maackia tashiroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maackia tashiroi?
Maackia tashiroi
What is the common name of Maackia tashiroi?
Tashiro's Maackia
What is the flowering period of Maackia tashiroi?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Maackia genus
Maackia amurensis,
Maackia tashiroi,
Maackia floribunda,
Maackia tenuifolia,
Maackia australis,
Maackia hwashanensis,
Maackia chekiangensis,
Maackia hupehensis,
Maackia taiwanensis,
Maackia hwashanensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family