Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nicaraguense
ID:
179861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia60: 93 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179190

Common Names

  • Nicaraguan Machaerium
  • Nicaraguan Leatherwood
  • Nicaraguan Mahogany

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Description

Machaerium nicaraguense (also called Nicaraguan mahogany, wild indigo, and rattleweed, among many other common names) is a perennial legume native to the eastern United States. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed sites, woodlands, and prairies. It has a low-growing, bushy habit and produces yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium nicaraguense is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium nicaraguense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium nicaraguense is a perennial plant native to Nicaragua. It is easy to propagate by seed, and the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced at least 20 cm apart and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Machaerium nicaraguense

Machaerium nicaraguense is native to Central America. It is found in humid and wet tropical forests.

Machaerium nicaraguense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium nicaraguense?

Machaerium nicaraguense

What is the common name of Machaerium nicaraguense?

Nicaraguan Machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium nicaraguense?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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