Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
184621

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.4: 91 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183950

Common Names

  • Pittier's Machaerium
  • Machaerium Pittieri
  • Pittieri's Machaerium

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Synonyms

  • Machaerium acuminatum latifolium Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium latifolium (Benth.) Pittier [illegitimate]
  • Machaerium arboreum latifolium (Benth.) Hoehne [unknown]

Description

Machaerium pittieri (also called Pittier's Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium pittieri is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium pittieri is white or pink with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown legume. The seedlings have two opposite leaves with a pinkish hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium pittieri is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Machaerium pittieri

Machaerium pittieri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.

Machaerium pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium pittieri?

Machaerium pittieri

What is the common name of Machaerium pittieri?

Pittieri Machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium pittieri?

It is native to 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