Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
campestre
ID:
170035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
ildis

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr.5: 389 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169364

Common Names

  • Macrolobium campestre
  • Field Macrolobium
  • Field Velvet Tree

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Synonyms

  • Macrolobium campestre campestre [unknown]
  • Macrolobium campestre arboreum R.S.Cowan [valid]
  • Macrolobium campestre arirambense R.S.Cowan [valid]
  • Macrolobium campestre longibracteatum R.S.Cowan [valid]
  • Macrolobium campestre medium R.S.Cowan [valid]

Description

Macrolobium campestre (also called Campestre 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 campestre 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 campestre 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium campestre 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 campestre

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

Macrolobium campestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium campestre?

Macrolobium campestre

What is the common name of Macrolobium campestre?

Campestre

What is the habitat of Macrolobium campestre?

It is found in wet forests, along streams and in swamps

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