Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
grandifolium
ID:
169985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Comercial Venezuela1: 20 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169314



Common Names

  • Large-Leaved Ironwood
  • Large-Leaved Mahogany
  • Large-Leaved Machaerium


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Description

Machaerium grandifolium (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 grandifolium 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 grandifolium 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 grandifolium 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 grandifolium

Machaerium grandifolium is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Machaerium grandifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium grandifolium?

Machaerium grandifolium

What is the common name of Machaerium grandifolium?

Grandifolium

Where is Machaerium grandifolium 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