Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.18: 546 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172188
Common Names
- Donnell-Smith's Leatherwood
- Donnell-Smith's Machaerium
- Donnell-Smith's Tree Leatherwood
Synonyms
- Drepanocarpus costaricensis Donn.Sm. [valid]
Description
Machaerium donnell-smithii (also called 'Donnell-Smith's Machaerium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall, with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Machaerium donnell-smithii has been used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Machaerium donnell-smithii flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machaerium donnell-smithii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Machaerium donnell-smithii
Machaerium donnell-smithii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.
Machaerium donnell-smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaerium donnell-smithii?
Machaerium donnell-smithii
What is the natural habitat of Machaerium donnell-smithii?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common uses of Machaerium donnell-smithii?
The wood of Machaerium donnell-smithii is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.
Species in the Machaerium genus
Machaerium conzattii,
Machaerium costulatum,
Machaerium cuzcoense,
Machaerium dubium,
Machaerium eliasii,
Machaerium falciforme,
Machaerium froesii,
Machaerium guanaiense,
Machaerium hatschbachii,
Machaerium huanucoense,
Machaerium mutisii,
Machaerium ovalifolium,
Machaerium parvifolium,
Machaerium penduliflorum,
Machaerium piresii,
Machaerium subrhombiforme,
Machaerium tolimense,
Machaerium uribei,
Machaerium amazonense,
Machaerium aristulatum,
Machaerium aureiflorum,
Machaerium bondaense,
Machaerium cantarellianum,
Machaerium capote,
Machaerium caratinganum,
Machaerium castaneiflorum,
Machaerium caudatum,
Machaerium chambersii,
Machaerium chiapense,
Machaerium cirrhiferum,
Machaerium cobanense,
Machaerium complanatum,
Machaerium condensatum,
Machaerium cultratum,
Machaerium cuspidatum,
Machaerium darienense,
Machaerium debile,
Machaerium declinatum,
Machaerium duckeanum,
Machaerium ferox,
Machaerium floridum,
Machaerium grandifolium,
Machaerium hirtum,
Machaerium hoehneanum,
Machaerium inundatum,
Machaerium latialatum,
Machaerium latifolium,
Machaerium lindenianum,
Machaerium madeirense,
Machaerium melanophyllum,
Species in the Fabaceae family