Status:
valid
Authors:
Dwyer
Source:
ildis
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.52: 12 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169290
Common Names
- Chambersii Tree
- Brazilian Ironwood
- Machaerium chambersii
Description
Machaerium chambersii (also called Chambers' machaerium, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, open places, such as forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Machaerium chambersii is used as a timber tree and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Machaerium chambersii has yellowish-green flowers, with a five-lobed calyx and a long, curved corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machaerium chambersii is a perennial plant native to tropical America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-12 inches apart. The plants should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer and watered regularly.
Where to Find Machaerium chambersii
Machaerium chambersii is found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
Machaerium chambersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaerium chambersii?
Machaerium chambersii
What type of plant is Machaerium chambersii?
Machaerium chambersii is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae.
Where is Machaerium chambersii found?
Machaerium chambersii is native to South America.
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