Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
altiscandens
ID:
172874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 75 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172203



Common Names

  • High-climbing Machaerium
  • High-climbing Machaerium Tree
  • High-climbing Machaerium Wood


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Description

Machaerium altiscandens (also called 'Tall-Climbing Machaerium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall, with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium altiscandens is used in the production of timber, fuelwood, and charcoal. It is also used in the manufacture of furniture, musical instruments, and handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Machaerium altiscandens flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium altiscandens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Machaerium altiscandens

Machaerium altiscandens can be found in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas.

Machaerium altiscandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium altiscandens?

Machaerium altiscandens

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium altiscandens?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Machaerium altiscandens?

The wood of Machaerium altiscandens is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.

Species in the Machaerium genus

Machaerium conzattii, Machaerium costulatum, Machaerium cuzcoense, Machaerium dubium, Machaerium eliasii, Machaerium falciforme, Machaerium froesii, Machaerium guanaiense, Machaerium hatschbachii, Machaerium huanucoense, Machaerium mutisii, Machaerium ovalifolium, Machaerium parvifolium, Machaerium penduliflorum, Machaerium piresii, Machaerium subrhombiforme, Machaerium tolimense, Machaerium uribei, Machaerium amazonense, Machaerium aristulatum, Machaerium aureiflorum, Machaerium bondaense, Machaerium cantarellianum, Machaerium capote, Machaerium caratinganum, Machaerium castaneiflorum, Machaerium caudatum, Machaerium chambersii, Machaerium chiapense, Machaerium cirrhiferum, Machaerium cobanense, Machaerium complanatum, Machaerium condensatum, Machaerium cultratum, Machaerium cuspidatum, Machaerium darienense, Machaerium debile, Machaerium declinatum, Machaerium duckeanum, Machaerium ferox, Machaerium floridum, Machaerium grandifolium, Machaerium hirtum, Machaerium hoehneanum, Machaerium inundatum, Machaerium latialatum, Machaerium latifolium, Machaerium lindenianum, Machaerium madeirense, Machaerium melanophyllum,

Species in the Fabaceae family