Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cobanense
ID:
169964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz.44: 108 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169293



Common Names

  • Machaerium cobanense
  • Coban Leatherwood
  • Coban Machaerium


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Description

Machaerium cobanense (also called Guayacan, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium cobanense is used as a timber tree and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium cobanense is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium cobanense 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 cobanense

Machaerium cobanense is found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Machaerium cobanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium cobanense?

Machaerium cobanense

What type of plant is Machaerium cobanense?

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

Where is Machaerium cobanense found?

Machaerium cobanense 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