Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
colombianum
ID:
170038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Killip) Uribe

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169367

Common Names

  • Macrolobium colombianum
  • Colombian Macrolobium
  • Colombian Velvet Tree

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Description

Macrolobium colombianum (also called Colombian Ironwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Colombia and is found in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macrolobium colombianum 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 colombianum 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 colombianum 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 colombianum

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

Macrolobium colombianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium colombianum?

Macrolobium colombianum

What is the common name of Macrolobium colombianum?

Colombianum

What is the habitat of Macrolobium colombianum?

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

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Jaime Uribe-Meléndez (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uribe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148914-2: Based on the initial data import