Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
169367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip ex Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia25: 402 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168696

Common Names

  • Machaerium Parvifolium
  • Small-Leaved Machaerium
  • Small Machaerium

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Description

Machaerium parvifolium (also called Small-Leaved Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium parvifolium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium parvifolium has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium parvifolium can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Cultivation requires well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Machaerium parvifolium

Machaerium parvifolium can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Machaerium parvifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Machaerium parvifolium?

Small-leaved Mahogany

What is the growth rate of Machaerium parvifolium?

Moderate to fast

What is the size of Machaerium parvifolium?

20-30 feet tall and wide

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

Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Velva Elaine Rudd (1910-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudd' in the authors string.