Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
meridanum
ID:
744888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meléndez

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Candollea63: 170 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744221



Common Names

  • Meridan Machaerium
  • Meridan Wood
  • Meridan Tree


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Description

Machaerium meridanum (also called Meridian Machaerium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium meridanum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium meridanum is white and tubular, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium meridanum is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or cuttings taken in late summer. It can also be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Machaerium meridanum

Machaerium meridanum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the Balkans, Italy, and the Middle East.

Machaerium meridanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium meridanum?

Machaerium meridanum

What is the common name of Machaerium meridanum?

Meridian Machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium meridanum?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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