Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
robiniifolium
ID:
183320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 190 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182649



Common Names

  • Machaerium Robiniifolium
  • Robiniifolium Machaerium
  • Robiniifolium's Machaerium


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium eggersii Hoehne [valid]
  • Machaerium sieberi Benth. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus lunulatus Sieber ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Nissolia robiniifolia DC. [valid]

Description

Machaerium robiniifolium (also called Robiniifolium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America, growing in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and savannas. It has a rounded crown, pinnate leaves, and yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium robiniifolium is used as an ornamental plant, as a timber tree, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machaerium robiniifolium are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium robiniifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-hardwood stems.

Where to Find Machaerium robiniifolium

Machaerium robiniifolium is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Machaerium robiniifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium robiniifolium?

Machaerium robiniifolium

What is the common name of Machaerium robiniifolium?

Mexican palo blanco

What is the growth habit of Machaerium robiniifolium?

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

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel (1812-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:505569-1: Based on the initial data import