Status:
valid
Authors:
Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia25: 402 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168702
Common Names
- Machaerium Subrhombiforme
- Subrhombic Machaerium
- Subrhombiform Machaerium
Description
Machaerium subrhombiforme (also called Subrhombiform Machaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Machaerium subrhombiforme is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and stomach pain. It is also used as a source of food, timber, and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machaerium subrhombiforme is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machaerium subrhombiforme can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Cultivation requires well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Machaerium subrhombiforme
Machaerium subrhombiforme can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Machaerium subrhombiforme FAQ
What is the common name of Machaerium subrhombiforme?
Subrhombiform Mahogany
What is the growth rate of Machaerium subrhombiforme?
Moderate to fast
What is the size of Machaerium subrhombiforme?
20-30 feet tall and wide
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