Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
amazonense
ID:
169945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo1: 46 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169274



Common Names

  • Amazonian machaerium
  • Amazonian ironwood
  • Amazonian teak


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Description

Machaerium amazonense (also called Amazonian machaerium, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, open places, such as forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium amazonense is a species of flowering tree in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest. It is used for timber, fuel, and as a windbreak, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium amazonense is a white, fragrant, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium amazonense 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 rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Machaerium amazonense

Machaerium amazonense is found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Machaerium amazonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium amazonense?

Machaerium amazonense

What type of plant is Machaerium amazonense?

Machaerium amazonense is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Machaerium amazonense found?

Machaerium amazonense is native to South America.

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