Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sericiflorum
ID:
1056000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 192 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055338

Common Names

  • Machaerium sericiflorum
  • Silky-flowered Machaerium
  • Silky-flowered Velvet Bean

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Uses & Benefits

Machaerium sericiflorum is used as a shade tree, for timber, and as a source of firewood. It is also used to reduce soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and suppress weeds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machaerium sericiflorum are small and white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium sericiflorum is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Machaerium sericiflorum

Machaerium sericiflorum can be found in 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