Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cirrhiferum
ID:
169963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.20: 472 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169292

Common Names

  • Machaerium cirrhiferum
  • Cirrhiferous Leatherwood
  • Cirrhiferous Machaerium

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Synonyms

  • Machaerium arborescens Pittier [valid]
  • Machaerium merrillii Standl. [valid]

Description

Machaerium cirrhiferum (also called Guayacan Real, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium cirrhiferum is used as a timber tree and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium cirrhiferum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium cirrhiferum 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 cirrhiferum

Machaerium cirrhiferum is found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Machaerium cirrhiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium cirrhiferum?

Machaerium cirrhiferum

What type of plant is Machaerium cirrhiferum?

Machaerium cirrhiferum is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Machaerium cirrhiferum found?

Machaerium cirrhiferum 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