Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kegelii
ID:
184214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Linnaea21: 257 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183543

Common Names

  • Machaerium
  • Ironwood Tree
  • Brazilian Ironwood

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Description

Machaerium kegelii (also called Kegel's Machaerium, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium kegelii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood and timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium kegelii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium kegelii is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Machaerium kegelii

Machaerium kegelii is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in moist, open areas, such as pastures, roadsides, and open fields.

Machaerium kegelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium kegelii?

Machaerium kegelii

What is the common name of Machaerium kegelii?

Kegel's Machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium kegelii?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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

References

IPNI record: 505481-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001055335
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13035321: Originally associated with wfo-0001055335
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13035321: Originally associated with wfo-0001055335
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:505481-1: Based on the initial data import