Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia24: 122 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168678
Common Names
- Dubious Machaerium
- Dubium Machaerium
- Machaerium Dubium
Synonyms
- Machaerium caicarense Pittier [valid]
- Drepanocarpus dubius Kunth [valid]
Description
Machaerium dubium (also called Dubious 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 dubium is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machaerium dubium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machaerium dubium 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 dubium
Machaerium dubium 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 dubium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaerium dubium?
Machaerium dubium
What is the common name of Machaerium dubium?
Dubious machaerium
What is the natural habitat of Machaerium dubium?
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