Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nictitans
ID:
186472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen. : 34 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185801

Common Names

  • Nictitans Machaerium
  • Nictitans Machaerium Tree
  • Machaerium Nictitans

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Description

Machaerium nictitans (also called Shining-winged Bean, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium nictitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium nictitans has small white flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and round with a brown color. The seedling is thin and upright with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium nictitans is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Machaerium nictitans

Machaerium nictitans can be found in the Caribbean.

Machaerium nictitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium nictitans?

Machaerium nictitans

What is the common name of Machaerium nictitans?

Nictitating Bean

What is the family of Machaerium nictitans?

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:505530-1: Based on the initial data import