Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
169970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuhlm. & Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo1: 31 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169299

Common Names

  • Machaerium cuspidatum
  • Cuspidate Leatherwood
  • Cuspidate Machaerium

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Description

Machaerium cuspidatum (also called Guayacan, 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 cuspidatum has been used for timber and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium cuspidatum is white or yellowish-white, with a small calyx and a short corolla. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, round, dark green seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium cuspidatum 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 cuspidatum

Machaerium cuspidatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Machaerium cuspidatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium cuspidatum?

Machaerium cuspidatum

What is the common name of Machaerium cuspidatum?

Cuspidate Jackwood

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium cuspidatum?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the Caribbean

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

References

João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.