Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
archeri
ID:
170032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cowan

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169361

Common Names

  • Macrolobium archeri
  • Archer's Macrolobium
  • Archer's Velvet Tree

Searching for Macrolobium archeri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Macrolobium archeri (also called Archeri 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

Macrolobium archeri is used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used for its timber and fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrolobium archeri is white or pale pink, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem and green leaves.

Searching for Macrolobium archeri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium archeri is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It needs to be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Macrolobium archeri

Macrolobium archeri is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Macrolobium archeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium archeri?

Macrolobium archeri

What is the common name of Macrolobium archeri?

Brazilian Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Macrolobium archeri?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Macrolobium genus

Macrolobium conjunctum, Macrolobium costaricense, Macrolobium dressleri, Macrolobium extensum, Macrolobium rigidum, Macrolobium acaciifolium, Macrolobium amplexans, Macrolobium angustifolium, Macrolobium archeri, Macrolobium arenarium, Macrolobium brevense, Macrolobium campestre, Macrolobium canaliculatum, Macrolobium colombianum, Macrolobium discolor, Macrolobium duckeanum, Macrolobium flexuosum, Macrolobium floridum, Macrolobium froesii, Macrolobium furcatum, Macrolobium gracile, Macrolobium guianense, Macrolobium huberianum, Macrolobium ischnocalyx, Macrolobium jenmanii, Macrolobium latifolium, Macrolobium longipedicellatum, Macrolobium longeracemosum, Macrolobium machaerioides, Macrolobium microcalyx, Macrolobium modicopetalum, Macrolobium molle, Macrolobium montanum, Macrolobium obtusum, Macrolobium palustre, Macrolobium parvifolium, Macrolobium pendulum, Macrolobium pittieri, Macrolobium punctatum, Macrolobium retusum, Macrolobium savannarum, Macrolobium stenocladum, Macrolobium stenopetalum, Macrolobium stenosiphon, Macrolobium suaveolens, Macrolobium taxifolium, Macrolobium trinitense, Macrolobium urupaense, Macrolobium venulosum, Macrolobium crassifolium,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References