Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bifolium
ID:
175100

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.1: 39 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174429



Common Names

  • Macrolobium bifolium
  • Bifolium Macrolobium
  • Bifolium


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Synonyms

  • Macrolobium elegans Miq. [valid]
  • Macrolobium hymenaeoides Willd. [valid]
  • Macrolobium stamineum G.Mey. [valid]
  • Macrolobium vuapa J.F.Gmel. [illegitimate]
  • Vuapa bifolia (Aubl.) J.St.-Hil. [deprecated]
  • Vouapa bifolia Aubl. [valid]
  • Vouapa staminea DC. [valid]
  • Vouapa elegans Miq. [valid]
  • Vuapa bifolia (Aubl.) J.St.Hilaire [unknown]

Description

Macrolobium bifolium (also called Two-Leaf Macrolobium, 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

Macrolobium bifolium 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 Macrolobium bifolium is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium bifolium 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 Macrolobium bifolium

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

Macrolobium bifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium bifolium?

Macrolobium bifolium

What is the family of Macrolobium bifolium?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Macrolobium bifolium?

South America

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.