Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
uribei
ID:
169375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia25: 403 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168704



Common Names

  • Uribe's Machaerium
  • Uribe Machaerium
  • Uribe's Leatherwood


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Description

Machaerium uribei (also called Uribe's Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It grows in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium uribei is used as a source of food, timber, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium uribei is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium uribei can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Cultivation requires well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Machaerium uribei

Machaerium uribei can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Machaerium uribei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium uribei?

Machaerium uribei

What is the family of Machaerium uribei?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Machaerium uribei?

Uribe's Machaerium

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