Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
androvillosum
ID:
1304814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Filardi & H.C.Lima

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.39: 148 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317268



Common Names

  • Machaerium androvillosum
  • Androvillosum Machaerium
  • Androvillosum Palm


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Description

Machaerium androvillosum (also called Andro villosum machaerium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. Native to Brazil, it is found in tropical forests and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium androvillosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium androvillosum is white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium androvillosum is a small tree that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Machaerium androvillosum

Machaerium androvillosum can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Machaerium androvillosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium androvillosum?

Machaerium androvillosum

What type of plant is Machaerium androvillosum?

Machaerium androvillosum is a flowering plant.

Where does Machaerium androvillosum grow?

Machaerium androvillosum grows in tropical regions of 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

References

Haroldo Cavalcante de Lima (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Lima' in the authors string.
Fabiana Luiza Ranzato Filardi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filardi' in the authors string.