Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
isadelphum
ID:
172873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Amshoff

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht52: 53 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172202



Common Names

  • Isadelphous Machaerium
  • Isadelphous Machaerium Tree
  • Isadelphous Machaerium Wood


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium microphyllum (E.Mey.) Standl. [valid]
  • Drepanocarpus isadelphus E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Drepanocarpus microphyllus E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Nissolia aculeata DC. [unknown]
  • Machaerium armatum Vogel [unknown]
  • Machaerium bangii Rusby [unknown]
  • Machaerium costaricanum Pittier [unknown]
  • Machaerium longifolium Benth. [unknown]
  • Machaerium marginatum Standl. [unknown]
  • Machaerium schunkei J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Machaerium setulosum Pittier [unknown]
  • Machaerium tobagense Urb. [unknown]

Description

Machaerium isadelphum (also called 'Isadelphous Machaerium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall, with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium isadelphum is used in the production of timber, fuelwood, and charcoal. It is also used in the manufacture of furniture, musical instruments, and handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machaerium isadelphum are small, white and fragrant. The seed is a small, black, flattened oval. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium isadelphum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Machaerium isadelphum

Machaerium isadelphum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas.

Machaerium isadelphum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium isadelphum?

Machaerium isadelphum

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium isadelphum?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Machaerium isadelphum?

The wood of Machaerium isadelphum is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.

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

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Gerda Jane Hillegonda Amshoff (1913-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amshoff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148544-2: Based on the initial data import