Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
darienense
ID:
169971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.20: 470 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169300

Common Names

  • Darien Machaerium
  • Darien Wood
  • Darien Leatherwood

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Description

Machaerium darienense (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 darienense has been used for timber and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium darienense 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 darienense 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 darienense

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

Machaerium darienense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium darienense?

Machaerium darienense

What is the common name of Machaerium darienense?

Darienense

Where is Machaerium darienense found?

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