Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(2): 218 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183512
Common Names
- Macrolobium limbatum
- Limbatus Macrolobium
- Limbatus Tree
Synonyms
- Vouapa limbata (Spruce ex Benth.) Taub. [valid]
- Vuapa unijuga (Poepp.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Macrolobium unijugum unijugum [unknown]
Description
Macrolobium limbatum (also called 'White Ironwood', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 10-20 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macrolobium limbatum is used as a source of firewood and timber, as an ornamental plant, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Macrolobium limbatum var. fanshawei (Cowan) Cowan
Macrolobium limbatum var. mucronatum (Cowan) Cowan
Macrolobium limbatum var. limbatum
Macrolobium limbatum var. mucronatum (R.S.Cowan) R.S.Cowan
Macrolobium limbatum var. propinquum R.S.Cowan
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macrolobium limbatum has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrolobium limbatum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 25 m. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings and air layering.
Where to Find Macrolobium limbatum
Macrolobium limbatum is native to Central and South America, where it is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Macrolobium limbatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrolobium limbatum?
Macrolobium limbatum
What is the common name of Macrolobium limbatum?
Limbatus
What is the family of Macrolobium limbatum?
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