Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
175077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 188 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174406



Common Names

  • Black Machaerium
  • Machaerium Nigrum
  • Nigrum Machaerium


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium fruticosum Hoehne [valid]
  • Nissolia fruticosa Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Machaerium velutinum Benth. [valid]

Description

Machaerium nigrum (also called Brazilian Ironwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium nigrum is used as a source of firewood, to make furniture, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machaerium nigrum are white and tubular in shape, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium nigrum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Machaerium nigrum

Machaerium nigrum is native to Central and South America.

Machaerium nigrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium nigrum?

Machaerium nigrum

What is the family of Machaerium nigrum?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Machaerium nigrum?

South America

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