Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stygium
ID:
170018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl.24(3; 7): 20 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169347



Common Names

  • Purpleheart
  • Violetwood
  • Amazônia


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Description

Machaerium stygium (also called Stygium Ironwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium stygium is used for timber, fuel, and medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium stygium is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium stygium is a small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Machaerium stygium

Machaerium stygium is found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Machaerium stygium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium stygium?

Machaerium stygium

What is the common name of Machaerium stygium?

Brazilian Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium stygium?

Dry forests and scrublands

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