Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
grallator
ID:
374064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Brittonia44: 231 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373396



Common Names

  • Macrolobium grallator
  • Grallator Macrolobium
  • Macrolobium Grallator


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Description

Macrolobium grallator (also called Long-beaked Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a creeping rhizome and triangular stems. It is native to South America and is found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Macrolobium grallator is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrolobium grallator has small, white flowers that are arranged in a cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium grallator is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist soil and full sun. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant the divisions in moist soil and keep moist until established.

Where to Find Macrolobium grallator

Macrolobium grallator is native to Central America and is found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and along streams. It can also be found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and ditches.

Macrolobium grallator FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium grallator?

Macrolobium grallator

What is the common name of Macrolobium grallator?

Stilt-tree

What is the family of Macrolobium grallator?

Fabaceae

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