Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro5: 141 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165387
Common Names
- Macrocarpa Tree
- Vatairea Tree
- Big-Fruited Tree
Synonyms
- Machaerium macrocarpum Benth. [valid]
- Machaerium mucronatum Benth. [unknown]
- Tipuana amazonica Ducke [valid]
- Tipuana macrocarpa (Benth.) Benth. [valid]
- Tipuana cinerascens (Benth.) Malme [valid]
- Andira cinerascens Mart. [valid]
- Tipuana macrocarpa cinerascens Benth. [valid]
- Vatairea macrocarpa cinerascens (Benth.) Ducke [valid]
Description
Vatairea macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Vatairea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading habit. It is native to tropical South America and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Vatairea macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vatairea macrocarpa are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vatairea macrocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods will result in a vigorous plant.
Where to Find Vatairea macrocarpa
Vatairea macrocarpa is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Vatairea macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vatairea macrocarpa?
Vatairea macrocarpa
What is the common name of Vatairea macrocarpa?
Large-fruited Vatairea
What is the family of Vatairea macrocarpa?
Fabaceae
Species in the Vatairea genus
Species in the Fabaceae family