Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
darlense
ID:
179200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178529



Common Names

  • Machaerium
  • Darlense
  • Climbing Wattle


Searching for Machaerium darlense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Machaerium darlense (also called Darlen's Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical regions of South America. It has large, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium darlense is used as a source of timber, as a source of fuelwood, as a source of fodder, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium darlense has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Machaerium darlense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium darlense is a tropical tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in late spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Machaerium darlense

Machaerium darlense is native to Brazil.

Machaerium darlense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium darlense?

Machaerium darlense

What is the common name of Machaerium darlense?

Darl's machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium darlense?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-24606: Based on the initial data import
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.