Macroptilium arenarium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenarium
ID:
1236650
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bacig.) S.I.Drewes & R.A.Palacios
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot.30: 187 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235988
Common Names
- Macroptilium arenarium
- Arenarium Macroptilium
- Macroptilium Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macroptilium arenarium (also called Sand Macroptilium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Macroptilium arenarium is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat minor ailments such as headaches and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macroptilium arenarium is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macroptilium arenarium is an evergreen, clumping shrub that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Divisions should be taken from mature clumps and planted in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Macroptilium arenarium
Macroptilium arenarium is native to Mexico and can be found in the Yucatán Peninsula.
Species in the Macroptilium genus
Macroptilium martii, Macroptilium monophyllum, Macroptilium panduratum, Macroptilium pedatum, Macroptilium erythroloma, Macroptilium gracile, Macroptilium prostratum, Macroptilium longepedunculatum, Macroptilium gibbosifolium, Macroptilium sabaraense, Macroptilium atropurpureum, Macroptilium lathyroides, Macroptilium bracteatum, Macroptilium cochleatum, Macroptilium psammodes, Macroptilium arenarium, Macroptilium fraternum, Macroptilium chacoensis, Macroptilium ecuadoriense, Macroptilium supinum, Macroptilium campestre,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Rimo Carlo Felice Bacigalupi (1901-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacig.' in the authors string.
Ramón A. Palacios (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Palacios' in the authors string.
Susanna I. Drewes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.I.Drewes' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Macroptilium arenarium (Bacig.) S.I.Drewes & R.A.Palacios: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.