Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stipitatum
ID:
175092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 189 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174421

Common Names

  • Stalked Machaerium
  • Stalked Leatherwood
  • Stalked False Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Machaerium minutiflorum Tul. [valid]
  • Machaerium paniculatum Allemão ex Benth. [valid]

Description

Machaerium stipitatum (also called Stalked Machaerium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium stipitatum is used for its wood, which is used in construction and fuel, and its bark, which is used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machaerium stipitatum are white and tubular in shape, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium stipitatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Machaerium stipitatum

Machaerium stipitatum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Machaerium stipitatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium stipitatum?

Machaerium stipitatum

What is the family of Machaerium stipitatum?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Machaerium stipitatum?

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