Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
eriocarpum
ID:
175055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 34 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174384



Common Names

  • Woolly Machaerium
  • Hairy Machaerium
  • Eriocarpum Machaerium


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium martii Tul. [valid]
  • Machaerium eriocarpum mucronulata Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Machaerium eriocarpum tomentella Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Machaerium spinosum Micheli [illegitimate]
  • Machaerium angustifolium Mart. ex Benth. [invalid]

Description

Machaerium eriocarpum (also called woolly-fruited machaerium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America and typically grows in tropical forests. It has a straight trunk and pinnate leaves with one to four pairs of leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are woolly pods.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium eriocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machaerium eriocarpum are white and tubular in shape, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium eriocarpum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Machaerium eriocarpum

Machaerium eriocarpum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Machaerium eriocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium eriocarpum?

Machaerium eriocarpum

What is the common name of Machaerium eriocarpum?

Woolly Machaerium

What is the family of Machaerium eriocarpum?

Fabaceae

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