Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
legale
ID:
175064

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 37 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174393

Common Names

  • Legale
  • Leafy Legale
  • Leafy Machaerium

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Synonyms

  • Nissolia legalis Vell. [valid]

Description

Machaerium legale (also called Brazilian Ironwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium legale is used as a timber tree for construction, furniture, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium legale has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons. They have a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium legale can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Machaerium legale

Machaerium legale can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Machaerium legale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium legale?

Machaerium legale

What is the common name of Machaerium legale?

Legal's Machaerium

What is the family of Machaerium legale?

Fabaceae

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.