Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
declinatum
ID:
169973

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Stellfeld

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169302



Common Names

  • Declinatum Machaerium
  • Declinatum Wood
  • Declinatum Leatherwood


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium discolor Vogel [valid]
  • Machaerium lineatum Benth. [valid]
  • Nissolia declinata Vell. [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium declinatum 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 declinatum 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 declinatum

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

Machaerium declinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium declinatum?

Machaerium declinatum

What is the common name of Machaerium declinatum?

Declinatum

Where is Machaerium declinatum 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.