Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
trifoliolatum
ID:
170022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 78 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169351

Common Names

  • Trifoliolatum Machaerium
  • Trifoliolatum Leatherwood
  • Trifoliolatum Ironwood

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Description

Machaerium trifoliolatum (also called Trifoliolatum Ironwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium trifoliolatum is used for timber, fuel, and medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium trifoliolatum is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium trifoliolatum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It needs to be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Machaerium trifoliolatum

Machaerium trifoliolatum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Machaerium trifoliolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium trifoliolatum?

Machaerium trifoliolatum

What is the common name of Machaerium trifoliolatum?

Brazilian Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium trifoliolatum?

Dry forests and scrublands

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