Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chiapense
ID:
169962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
ildis

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot.10: 405 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169291



Common Names

  • Machaerium chiapense
  • Chiapas Leatherwood
  • Chiapas Machaerium


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Description

Machaerium chiapense (also called Chiapense 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 chiapense is used as a timber tree and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium chiapense has yellowish-green flowers, with a five-lobed calyx and a long, curved corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium chiapense is a perennial plant native to tropical America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-12 inches apart. The plants should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer and watered regularly.

Where to Find Machaerium chiapense

Machaerium chiapense is found in the Chiapas region of Mexico.

Machaerium chiapense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium chiapense?

Machaerium chiapense

What type of plant is Machaerium chiapense?

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

Where is Machaerium chiapense found?

Machaerium chiapense 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