Status:
valid
Authors:
Killip ex Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia24: 123 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168703
Common Names
- Tolima Leatherwood
- Tolima Machaerium
- Tolima Machaerium Tree
Description
Machaerium tolimense (also called Tolimense Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It grows in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Machaerium tolimense is used as a source of food, timber, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machaerium tolimense is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machaerium tolimense can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Cultivation requires well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Machaerium tolimense
Machaerium tolimense can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Machaerium tolimense FAQ
What is the common name of Machaerium tolimense?
Tolima Mahogany
What is the growth rate of Machaerium tolimense?
Moderate to fast
What is the size of Machaerium tolimense?
20-30 feet tall and wide
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