Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aracaense
ID:
1427759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Farroñay

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa361: 98 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443924



Common Names

  • Macrolobium aracaense
  • Aracaense Macrolobium
  • Aracaense's Macrolobium


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Description

Macrolobium aracaense (also called 'Araca Macrolobium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub with green, pinnately compound leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macrolobium aracaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macrolobium aracaense are yellow or white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium aracaense is a shrub or small tree that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Macrolobium aracaense

Macrolobium aracaense is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Macrolobium aracaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium aracaense?

Macrolobium aracaense

What is the common name of Macrolobium aracaense?

No common name

Where is Macrolobium aracaense found?

It is found in Brazil

Species in the Macrolobium genus

Macrolobium conjunctum, Macrolobium costaricense, Macrolobium dressleri, Macrolobium extensum, Macrolobium rigidum, Macrolobium acaciifolium, Macrolobium amplexans, Macrolobium angustifolium, Macrolobium archeri, Macrolobium arenarium, Macrolobium brevense, Macrolobium campestre, Macrolobium canaliculatum, Macrolobium colombianum, Macrolobium discolor, Macrolobium duckeanum, Macrolobium flexuosum, Macrolobium floridum, Macrolobium froesii, Macrolobium furcatum, Macrolobium gracile, Macrolobium guianense, Macrolobium huberianum, Macrolobium ischnocalyx, Macrolobium jenmanii, Macrolobium latifolium, Macrolobium longipedicellatum, Macrolobium longeracemosum, Macrolobium machaerioides, Macrolobium microcalyx, Macrolobium modicopetalum, Macrolobium molle, Macrolobium montanum, Macrolobium obtusum, Macrolobium palustre, Macrolobium parvifolium, Macrolobium pendulum, Macrolobium pittieri, Macrolobium punctatum, Macrolobium retusum, Macrolobium savannarum, Macrolobium stenocladum, Macrolobium stenopetalum, Macrolobium stenosiphon, Macrolobium suaveolens, Macrolobium taxifolium, Macrolobium trinitense, Macrolobium urupaense, Macrolobium venulosum, Macrolobium crassifolium,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References