Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bondaense
ID:
169950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.20: 114 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169279



Common Names

  • Bonda machaerium
  • Bonda ironwood
  • Bonda teak


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Description

Machaerium bondaense (also called Bondaense 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 bondaense is a species of flowering tree in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. 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 bondaense 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 bondaense 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 bondaense

Machaerium bondaense is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Machaerium bondaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium bondaense?

Machaerium bondaense

What type of plant is Machaerium bondaense?

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

Where is Machaerium bondaense found?

Machaerium bondaense 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