Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
eliasii
ID:
169353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia24: 123 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168682



Common Names

  • Elias' Machaerium
  • Machaerium eliasii
  • Elias Machaerium


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Description

Machaerium eliasii (also called Elias' Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium eliasii 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 eliasii 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 eliasii can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Cultivation requires well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Machaerium eliasii

Machaerium eliasii is native to South America and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Machaerium eliasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium eliasii?

Machaerium eliasii

What is the common name of Machaerium eliasii?

Elias's machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium eliasii?

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