Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hatschbachii
ID:
169359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia26: 100 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168688



Common Names

  • Hatschbach's Machaerium
  • Machaerium hatschbachii
  • Hatschbach Machaerium


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Description

Machaerium hatschbachii (also called Hatschbach's Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium hatschbachii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii

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

Machaerium hatschbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium hatschbachii?

Machaerium hatschbachii

What is the common name of Machaerium hatschbachii?

Hatschbach's machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium hatschbachii?

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