Status:
valid
Authors:
Vogel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 189 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186715
Common Names
- Machaerium villosum
- Hairy Machaerium
- Brazilian Ironwood
Synonyms
- Machaerium oxyphyllum Gand. [valid]
- Machaerium lanatum Tul. [valid]
Description
Machaerium villosum (also called Pau-ferro-de-folha-grande, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in moist forests, and can reach heights of up to 15 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Machaerium villosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Machaerium villosum has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are brown, flat, and about 2 mm long. The seedlings are slender, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machaerium villosum is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Machaerium villosum
Machaerium villosum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Machaerium villosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaerium villosum?
Machaerium villosum
What is the common name of Machaerium villosum?
Villosum
What is the family of Machaerium villosum?
Fabaceae
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