Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nyctitans
ID:
175076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 34 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174405



Common Names

  • Nyctitans Machaerium
  • Machaerium Nyctitans
  • Nyctitans Machaerium


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Synonyms

  • Nissolia nyctitans Vell. [valid]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Machaerium nyctitans var. gardneri (Benth.) Rudd
Machaerium nyctitans var. nyctitans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machaerium nyctitans 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 nyctitans 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 nyctitans

Machaerium nyctitans is native to Central and South America.

Machaerium nyctitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium nyctitans?

Machaerium nyctitans

What is the common name of Machaerium nyctitans?

Nightshade

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium nyctitans?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:505530-1: Based on the initial data import