Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
obovatum
ID:
194298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuhlm. & Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo1: 34 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193627



Common Names

  • Machaerium
  • Machaerium obovatum
  • Brazilian ironwood


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Description

Machaerium obovatum (also called Obovate Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America and can be found in tropical rainforest habitats. It is a small shrub with a height of up to 2 meters and a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow or orange.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium obovatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow, and fragrant. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium obovatum is a hardy, evergreen tree native to Brazil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Machaerium obovatum requires little maintenance and can tolerate dry periods.

Where to Find Machaerium obovatum

Machaerium obovatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Brazil to Argentina.

Machaerium obovatum FAQ

What is the common name of Machaerium obovatum?

Oval-Leaved Machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium obovatum?

It is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

What is the wood of Machaerium obovatum used for?

The wood is used for furniture, musical instruments, and boat building.

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

João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.