Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Mendonça & A.M.G.Azevedo
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Novon21: 75 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749800
Common Names
- Machaerium jobimianum
- Jobimianum Machaerium
- Jobimianum Machaer
Description
Machaerium jobimianum (also called Jobim's Machaerium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 2 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Machaerium jobimianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Machaerium jobimianum has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single, long style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machaerium jobimianum is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Machaerium jobimianum
Machaerium jobimianum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Machaerium jobimianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaerium jobimianum?
Machaerium jobimianum
What is the common name of Machaerium jobimianum?
Jobim's machaerium
What is the natural habitat of Machaerium jobimianum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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