Goodia macrocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Muelleria29: 146 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749392
Common Names
- Goodia macrocarpa
- Large-fruited Goodia
- Large-fruited Legume
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Goodia macrocarpa (also called 'Macrocarpa Goodia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in humid forests and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Goodia macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goodia macrocarpa has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Goodia macrocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Goodia macrocarpa
Goodia macrocarpa is native to Australia and can be found in the temperate forests of the south-western part of the country.
Goodia macrocarpa FAQ
What is the common name of Goodia macrocarpa?
Macrocarpa Goodia
What is the natural habitat of Goodia macrocarpa?
It is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests of Peninsular Malaysia.
What are the uses of Goodia macrocarpa?
The leaves of Goodia macrocarpa are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Species in the Goodia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113660-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Goodia macrocarpa I.Thomps.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.