Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
salvadorense
ID:
182821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia22: 56 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182150

Common Names

  • Guapinol
  • Marañon de El Salvador
  • Machaerium salvadorense

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Synonyms

  • Drepanocarpus salvadorensis Donn.Sm. [valid]

Description

Machaerium salvadorense (also called Salvadoran Machaerium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium salvadorense is used as a source of timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium salvadorense is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round bean. The seedling has two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium salvadorense is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every few months. Prune to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Machaerium salvadorense

Machaerium salvadorense is native to Central America and can be found in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Machaerium salvadorense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium salvadorense?

Machaerium salvadorense

What is the common name of Machaerium salvadorense?

Salvador Bean Tree

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium salvadorense?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Velva Elaine Rudd (1910-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudd' in the authors string.