Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
macaense
ID:
750472

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Mendonça, A.M.G.Azevedo & H.C.Lima

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon21: 74 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749805



Common Names

  • Machaerium macaense
  • Macaense Machaerium
  • Macaense Machaer


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Description

Machaerium macaense (also called Macaense 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 macaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium macaense is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium macaense 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 macaense

Machaerium macaense can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Machaerium macaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium macaense?

Machaerium macaense

What is the common name of Machaerium macaense?

Macaense machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium macaense?

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

References

Haroldo Cavalcante de Lima (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Lima' in the authors string.
Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Carlos Victor Mendonça (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Mendonça' in the authors string.