Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
quinatum
ID:
374126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Sandwith

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 359 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373458



Common Names

  • Machaerium quinatum
  • Five-veined Machaerium
  • Five-veined Velvet Tree


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Description

Machaerium quinatum (also called Five-Leaved Ironwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree of the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist soils, such as wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium quinatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium quinatum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium quinatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Machaerium quinatum

Machaerium quinatum is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Machaerium quinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium quinatum?

Machaerium quinatum

What is the common name of Machaerium quinatum?

Quinate Machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium quinatum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and 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 Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148599-2: Based on the initial data import