Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ferox
ID:
169979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex Benth.) Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 311 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169308



Common Names

  • Tropical Ironwood
  • Brazilian Ironwood
  • Brazilian Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Drepanocarpus ferox Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Drepanocarpus ferox macrophyllus Benth. [valid]

Description

Machaerium ferox (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 ferox is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of timber, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium ferox is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium ferox is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It needs to be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Machaerium ferox

Machaerium ferox can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in South America, particularly in Brazil.

Machaerium ferox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium ferox?

Machaerium ferox

What is the common name of Machaerium ferox?

Ferox

Where is Machaerium ferox 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.