Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
riparium
ID:
183288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot.6: 500 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182617



Common Names

  • Machaerium riparium
  • Brazilian Ironwood
  • Brazilian Walnut


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Description

Machaerium riparium (also called Riverbank Machaerium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium riparium is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium riparium has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium riparium is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and is cultivated for its edible fruits. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings and layering can also be used.

Where to Find Machaerium riparium

Machaerium riparium is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Machaerium riparium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium riparium?

Machaerium riparium

What is the common name of Machaerium riparium?

Mexican palo blanco

What is the growth habit of Machaerium riparium?

It is a small, deciduous tree or shrub with a spreading crown.

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