Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
oblongifolium
ID:
182891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 184 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182220

Common Names

  • Machaerium Oblongifolium
  • Oblongifolium
  • Oblongifolium Machaerium

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Synonyms

  • Machaerium paraguariense Hassl. [valid]
  • Machaerium oblongifolium oblongifolium [unknown]
  • Machaerium paraguariense paraguariense [unknown]
  • Machaerium heterophyllum C.Presl [valid]
  • Machaerium paraguariense cuspidatum Hassl. ex Tamayo [valid]
  • Machaerium oblongifolium subglabrum Benth. [valid]

Description

Machaerium oblongifolium (also called Oblong-leaved Machaerium, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Brazil. It has yellow-green flowers and pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium oblongifolium is used as a forage crop, as a soil-improving plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium oblongifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Machaerium oblongifolium

Machaerium oblongifolium is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It can be found in the wild in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Roraima.

Machaerium oblongifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium oblongifolium?

Machaerium oblongifolium

What is the common name of Machaerium oblongifolium?

Oblong-Leaved Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium oblongifolium?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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