Machaerium nuanucoense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuanucoense
ID:
374115
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rudd
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia25: 401 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373447
Common Names
- Machaerium nuanucoense
- Nuanuco Machaerium
- Nuanuco Velvet Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Machaerium nuanucoense (also called Nuanuco machaerium, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in moist, disturbed habitats such as riverbanks, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Machaerium nuanucoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machaerium nuanucoense is a small, white, star-shaped head. The seed is a small, black nut, and the seedlings are thin, grass-like shoots.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Machaerium nuanucoense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Machaerium nuanucoense
Machaerium nuanucoense is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Machaerium nuanucoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaerium nuanucoense?
Machaerium nuanucoense
What is the common name of Machaerium nuanucoense?
Nuanuco Machaerium
What is the natural habitat of Machaerium nuanucoense?
Tropical and subtropical regions of 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
References
Velva Elaine Rudd (1910-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudd' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:505533-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Machaerium nuanucoense Rudd: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.