Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
punctatum
ID:
182892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 276 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182221

Common Names

  • Machaerium Punctatum
  • Punctatum
  • Punctatum Machaerium

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Synonyms

  • Machaerium puberulum Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium verrucosum Vogel [valid]
  • Nissolia stipitata DC. [illegitimate]
  • Machaerium villosulum Mart. [valid]
  • Nissolia punctata Lam. [valid]
  • Machaerium oblongifolium subcordatum Benth. [valid]
  • Machaerium oblongifolium villosulum (Mart.) Benth. [valid]

Description

Machaerium punctatum (also called Spotted 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 punctatum is used as a forage crop, as a soil-improving plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium punctatum 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 punctatum 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 punctatum

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

Machaerium punctatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium punctatum?

Machaerium punctatum

What is the common name of Machaerium punctatum?

Spotted Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium punctatum?

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

References

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.