Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
goudotii
ID:
185494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot.4(Suppl.): 59 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184823

Common Names

  • Machaerium Goudotii
  • Goudot's Machaerium
  • Machaerium Goudotii

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Synonyms

  • Machaerium whitfordii J.F.Macbr. [valid]

Description

Machaerium goudotii (also called Goudot's Machaerium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist soils and is often found in tropical rainforests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium goudotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium goudotii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium goudotii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a spacing of about 12 inches apart. Machaerium goudotii requires regular watering and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Machaerium goudotii

Machaerium goudotii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Machaerium goudotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium goudotii?

Machaerium goudotii

What is the common name of Machaerium goudotii?

Goudot's Machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium goudotii?

It is native to the Caribbean and 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