Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
debile
ID:
169972

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Stellfeld

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Tribuna Farm.12: 131 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169301



Common Names

  • Debile Machaerium
  • Debile Wood
  • Debile Leatherwood


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium dimorphandrum Hoehne [valid]
  • Machaerium eriostemon Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium violaceum Vogel [valid]
  • Nissolia debilis Vell. [valid]

Description

Machaerium debile (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 debile has been used for timber and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium debile 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 debile 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 debile

Machaerium debile can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Machaerium debile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium debile?

Machaerium debile

What is the common name of Machaerium debile?

Debile

Where is Machaerium debile found?

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

References

José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Carlos Stellfeld (b.1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stellfeld' in the authors string.