Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
salzmannii
ID:
175085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot.4(Suppl.): 63 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174414



Common Names

  • Machaerium salzmannii
  • Salzmannii Machaerium
  • Machaerium seemannii


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Description

Machaerium salzmannii (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 salzmannii 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 salzmannii 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 salzmannii 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 salzmannii

Machaerium salzmannii is found in Central and South America, including in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Machaerium salzmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium salzmannii?

Machaerium salzmannii

What is the family of Machaerium salzmannii?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Machaerium salzmannii?

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