Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
robsonianum
ID:
1328135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Filardi & H.C.Lima

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.39: 151 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340589



Common Names

  • Machaerium Robsonianum
  • Robsonianum Machaerium
  • Robsonianum Ironwood


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Description

Machaerium robsonianum (also called Robson's Machaerium, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen tree with leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in humid, montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium robsonianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium robsonianum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium robsonianum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Machaerium robsonianum

Machaerium robsonianum is native to South America and can be found in specialty nurseries and online retailers.

Machaerium robsonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium robsonianum?

Machaerium robsonianum

What is the common name of Machaerium robsonianum?

Robson's Machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium robsonianum?

Tropical forests of 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

Haroldo Cavalcante de Lima (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Lima' in the authors string.
Fabiana Luiza Ranzato Filardi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filardi' in the authors string.