Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tortipes
ID:
170020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo1: 49 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169349

Common Names

  • Purpleheart
  • Violetwood
  • Amazônia

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Description

Machaerium tortipes (also called Tortipes Ironwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium tortipes is used for timber, fuel, and medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerium tortipes is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium tortipes is a small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Machaerium tortipes

Machaerium tortipes is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Machaerium tortipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium tortipes?

Machaerium tortipes

What is the common name of Machaerium tortipes?

Brazilian Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Machaerium tortipes?

Dry forests and scrublands

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