Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
187383

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.13(3): 281 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186712



Common Names

  • Machaerium
  • Lanceolatum
  • Lanceolatum Machaerium


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Synonyms

  • Nissolia lanceolata Vell. [valid]
  • Machaerium secundiflorum Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium leiocarpum Vogel [valid]
  • Machaerium secundiflorum laxiflorum Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium secundiflorum minus Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium secundiflorum majus Benth. [illegitimate]

Description

Machaerium lanceolatum (also called Lance-leaved Machaerium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium lanceolatum has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are brown, flat, and about 2 mm long. The seedlings are slender, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium lanceolatum is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Machaerium lanceolatum

Machaerium lanceolatum is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and woodlands.

Machaerium lanceolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium lanceolatum?

Machaerium lanceolatum

What is the common name of Machaerium lanceolatum?

Lanceleaf Ironwood

Where is Machaerium lanceolatum found?

Machaerium lanceolatum is found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.