Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cuzcoense
ID:
169348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia25: 403 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168677



Common Names

  • Cuzcoense Machaerium
  • Cuzco Machaerium
  • Machaerium Cuzcoense


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Description

Machaerium cuzcoense (also called Cuzco Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Peru and Bolivia. It grows in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium cuzcoense is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium cuzcoense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium cuzcoense is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Machaerium cuzcoense

Machaerium cuzcoense is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is most commonly found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Machaerium cuzcoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium cuzcoense?

Machaerium cuzcoense

What is the common name of Machaerium cuzcoense?

Cuzco machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium cuzcoense?

Tropical rainforests in Central and 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