Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
complanatum
ID:
169965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg.2: 46 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169294



Common Names

  • Machaerium complanatum
  • Flat-Leaved Leatherwood
  • Flat-Leaved Machaerium


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Description

Machaerium complanatum (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 complanatum has been used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium complanatum is white or yellowish-white, with a small calyx and a short corolla. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, round, dark green seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium complanatum 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 complanatum

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

Machaerium complanatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium complanatum?

Machaerium complanatum

What type of plant is Machaerium complanatum?

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

Where is Machaerium complanatum found?

Machaerium complanatum 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