Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
humboldtianum
ID:
175062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 194 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174391

Common Names

  • M. humboldtianum
  • Humboldtian Machaerium
  • Humboldtian Ironwood

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Synonyms

  • Nissolia aculeata Willd. ex Vogel [invalid]

Description

Machaerium humboldtianum (also called Brazilian Ironwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium humboldtianum is used as a timber tree for construction, furniture, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium humboldtianum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons. They have a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium humboldtianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Machaerium humboldtianum

Machaerium humboldtianum can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Machaerium humboldtianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium humboldtianum?

Machaerium humboldtianum

What is the common name of Machaerium humboldtianum?

Humboldt's Machaerium

What is the family of Machaerium humboldtianum?

Fabaceae

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