Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tashiroi
ID:
186865

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family