Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cowanii
ID:
1063030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Brittonia44: 230 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062368



Common Names

  • Macrolobium cowanii
  • Cowanii Macrolobium
  • Cowanii Tree


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Description

Macrolobium cowanii (also called Cowan's Macrolobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Argentina and Uruguay. It has a spreading, open crown and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Macrolobium cowanii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrolobium cowanii is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium cowanii is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Macrolobium cowanii

Macrolobium cowanii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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