Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby ex Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia26: 101 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168687
Common Names
- Guanaiense Machaerium
- Machaerium guanaiense
- Guanaiense Machaerial
Description
Machaerium guanaiense (also called Guanaiense Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Machaerium guanaiense is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is used for timber, fuel, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machaerium guanaiense 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 guanaiense can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Cultivation requires well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Machaerium guanaiense
Machaerium guanaiense is native to South America and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Machaerium guanaiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaerium guanaiense?
Machaerium guanaiense
What is the common name of Machaerium guanaiense?
Guanaiense machaerium
What is the natural habitat of Machaerium guanaiense?
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