Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
microchaete
ID:
194347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex Benth.) H.C.Lima

Source:
ildis

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro27: 180 (1983-1985 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193676

Common Names

  • Centrolobium microchaete
  • Microchaete Centrolobium
  • Microchaete Centrolobium Tree

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Synonyms

  • Centrolobium robustum microchaete Mart. ex Benth. [valid]

Description

Centrolobium microchaete (also called Microchaete, among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually growing up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America and grows in tropical rainforests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centrolobium microchaete is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It is used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrolobium microchaete has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrolobium microchaete is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Centrolobium microchaete

Centrolobium microchaete is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Brazil to Argentina.

Centrolobium microchaete FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrolobium microchaete?

Centrolobium microchaete

What is the common name of Centrolobium microchaete?

Microchaete Centrolobium

What is the natural habitat of Centrolobium microchaete?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Haroldo Cavalcante de Lima (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Lima' in the authors string.