Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
amplum
ID:
175053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 33 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174382

Common Names

  • Large Machaerium
  • Big Machaerium
  • Ample Machaerium

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Synonyms

  • Drepanocarpus cuyabensis Malme [valid]

Description

Machaerium amplum (also called large-fruited machaerium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America and typically grows in tropical forests. It has a straight trunk and pinnate leaves with one to four pairs of leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are pods.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium amplum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machaerium amplum are white and tubular in shape, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium amplum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Machaerium amplum

Machaerium amplum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Machaerium amplum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium amplum?

Machaerium amplum

What is the common name of Machaerium amplum?

Ample Machaerium

What is the family of Machaerium amplum?

Fabaceae

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