Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
179749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 185 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179078



Common Names

  • Machaerium brasiliense
  • Brazilian Machaerium
  • Brazilian Ironwood


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium brasiliense erianthum (Benth.) Rudd [valid]
  • Machaerium densicomum Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium erianthum Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium triste Vogel [valid]
  • Machaerium brasiliense brasiliense [unknown]
  • Machaerium ciliatum Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium luschnathianum C.Presl [valid]
  • Machaerium vestitum Vogel [valid]
  • Machaerium acutifolium claussenii Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium brasiliense densicomum Hoehne [valid]

Description

Machaerium brasiliense (also called Brazilian Ironwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows up to 8 meters tall and has compound leaves with 3-5 leaflets. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium brasiliense is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium brasiliense has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium brasiliense is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Machaerium brasiliense

Machaerium brasiliense can be found in South America, from Bolivia to Argentina.

Machaerium brasiliense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium brasiliense?

Machaerium brasiliense

What is the common name of Machaerium brasiliense?

Brazilian Machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium brasiliense?

Tropical and subtropical dry 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