Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
inundatum
ID:
169989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex Benth.) Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 311 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169318

Common Names

  • Machaerium inundatum
  • Mountain Mahogany
  • Brazilian Walnut

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Synonyms

  • Machaerium campylothyrsum Hoehne [valid]
  • Drepanocarpus inundatus Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium campylothyrsum campylothyrsum [unknown]
  • Drepanocarpus discolor Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium campylothyrsum crebrifoliolatum Hoehne [valid]

Description

Machaerium inundatum (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 inundatum is used for its wood, which is used for construction, furniture, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium inundatum is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium inundatum 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 inundatum

Machaerium inundatum is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Machaerium inundatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium inundatum?

Machaerium inundatum

What is the common name of Machaerium inundatum?

Inundatum

Where is Machaerium inundatum 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