Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
costulatum
ID:
169347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia26: 101 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168676

Common Names

  • Costulate Machaerium
  • Costulatum Machaerium
  • Machaerium Costulatum

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Description

Machaerium costulatum (also called Costulate Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium costulatum is used as a natural dye for fabrics and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium costulatum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium costulatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Machaerium costulatum

Machaerium costulatum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is most commonly found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Machaerium costulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium costulatum?

Machaerium costulatum

What is the common name of Machaerium costulatum?

Costulate machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium costulatum?

Tropical rainforests in Central and 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