Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
uncinatum
ID:
175094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 34 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174423



Common Names

  • Hooked Machaerium
  • Hooked Leatherwood
  • Hooked False Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Machaerium splendens Vogel [valid]
  • Nissolia uncinata Vell. [valid]

Description

Machaerium uncinatum (also called Hooked Machaerium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium uncinatum is used for its wood, which is used in construction and fuel, and its bark, which is used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machaerium uncinatum are white and tubular in shape, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium uncinatum 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 uncinatum

Machaerium uncinatum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

Machaerium uncinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium uncinatum?

Machaerium uncinatum

What is the family of Machaerium uncinatum?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Machaerium uncinatum?

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.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.