Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
polyphyllum
ID:
175082

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 37 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174411



Common Names

  • Polyphyllous Machaerium
  • Machaerium polyphyllum
  • Machaerium pseudotipe


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium indutum Uribe [unknown]
  • Machaerium indutum Killip ex L.Uribe [valid]
  • Nissolia polyphylla Poir. [valid]

Description

Machaerium polyphyllum (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 polyphyllum is used as a timber tree for construction, furniture, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium polyphyllum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium polyphyllum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Machaerium polyphyllum

Machaerium polyphyllum is native to Central and South America.

Machaerium polyphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium polyphyllum?

Machaerium polyphyllum

What is the family of Machaerium polyphyllum?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Machaerium polyphyllum?

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

References

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.