Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
arboreum
ID:
184213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 182 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183542



Common Names

  • Machaerium
  • Ironwood Tree
  • Brazilian Ironwood


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium brachycarpum Pittier [unknown]
  • Machaerium fruticetorum Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Machaerium acuminatum Kunth [valid]
  • Nissolia arborea Jacq. [valid]
  • Nissolia glabrata Link [valid]
  • Machaerium stenophyllum Pittier [valid]
  • Nissolia acuminata (Kunth) DC. [valid]

Description

Machaerium arboreum (also called Tree Machaerium, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium arboreum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood and timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium arboreum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium arboreum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Machaerium arboreum

Machaerium arboreum is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in moist, open areas, such as pastures, roadsides, and open fields.

Machaerium arboreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium arboreum?

Machaerium arboreum

What is the common name of Machaerium arboreum?

Tree Machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium arboreum?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel (1812-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogel' in the authors string.