Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
duckeanum
ID:
169976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.3(25 III): 49 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169305

Common Names

  • Duckeanum Machaerium
  • Duckeanum Wood
  • Duckeanum Leatherwood

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Synonyms

  • Machaerium macrocarpum Ducke [illegitimate]

Description

Machaerium duckeanum (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 duckeanum is used in the construction of furniture, as a dye for fabrics, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium duckeanum is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium duckeanum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It needs to be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Machaerium duckeanum

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

Machaerium duckeanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium duckeanum?

Machaerium duckeanum

What is the common name of Machaerium duckeanum?

Duckeanum

Where is Machaerium duckeanum 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