Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ruddianum
ID:
508219

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Mendonça & A.M.G.Azevedo

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia58: 303 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507551

Common Names

  • Machaerium ruddianum
  • Pycreus stricticulmis
  • Maerua kaokoensis

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Synonyms

  • Drepanocarpus floridus parviflorus Benth. [unknown]

Description

Machaerium ruddianum (also called Rudd's Sandalwood, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with pinnate leaves. It is native to South America and grows in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium ruddianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machaerium ruddianum are small, white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium ruddianum can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, bright location. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in early spring or late fall and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in moist, well-draining soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Machaerium ruddianum

Machaerium ruddianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Machaerium ruddianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium ruddianum?

Machaerium ruddianum

What is the common name of Machaerium ruddianum?

Rudd's machaerium

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium ruddianum?

Tropical rainforests

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

Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Carlos Victor Mendonça (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Mendonça' in the authors string.