Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
seemannii
ID:
175086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Seem.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald: 110 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174415



Common Names

  • Machaerium seemannii
  • Seemannii Machaerium
  • Machaerium sieberi


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium campylocarpum Donn.Sm. [valid]
  • Machaerium intermedium Pittier [valid]

Description

Machaerium seemannii (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 seemannii 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 seemannii 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 seemannii 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 seemannii

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

Machaerium seemannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium seemannii?

Machaerium seemannii

What is the family of Machaerium seemannii?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Machaerium seemannii?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.