Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
robustum
ID:
174700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 31 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174029

Common Names

  • Robust Centrolobium
  • Large Centrolobium
  • Big Centrolobium

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Synonyms

  • Centrolobium minus C.Presl [valid]
  • Nissolia robusta Vell. [valid]
  • Centrolobium robustum macrochaete Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Centrolobium minus longostipitata N.F.Mattos [valid]

Description

Centrolobium robustum (also called Robust Centrolobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Centrolobium robustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for fodder and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centrolobium robustum is a white to pinkish-white, pea-like flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a flat, oblong, brown seed, about 5 mm long. The seedling is a small, bright green, oval-shaped seedling with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrolobium robustum can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing and growth. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Centrolobium robustum

Centrolobium robustum is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Centrolobium robustum FAQ

What is the common name of Centrolobium robustum?

Brazilian ironwood

What is the origin of Centrolobium robustum?

South America

What is the growth rate of Centrolobium robustum?

Moderate

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.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.