Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lunatum
ID:
198515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 310 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197844



Common Names

  • Machaerium lunatum
  • Lunar Machaerium
  • Lunar Wood-sorrel


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Synonyms

  • Drepanocarpus africanus G.Don [valid]
  • Pterocarpus aptera Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus lunatus L. [valid]
  • Drepanocarpus lunatus (L.f.) G.Mey. [valid]
  • Mimosa reversa Sieber ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Nephrosis aculeata Rich. ex DC. [valid]
  • Orucaria lunata (L.f.) Juss. ex DC. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus anterus J.F.Gmel. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus apterus Gaertn. [valid]
  • Sommerfeldtia obovata Schumach. [valid]

Description

Machaerium lunatum (also called Moon-shaped wood-sorrel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and trifoliate leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium lunatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium lunatum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium lunatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Machaerium lunatum

Machaerium lunatum is native to the Caribbean and Central America and can be found in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Machaerium lunatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium lunatum?

Machaerium lunatum

What is the common name of Machaerium lunatum?

Machaerium

What is the family of Machaerium lunatum?

Fabaceae

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

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.