Macrolobium costaricense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricense
ID:
169377
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.C.Burger
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot.31: 273 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168706
Common Names
- Costa Rican Macrolobium
- Costa Rican Wood
- Costa Rican Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrolobium costaricense (also called Costa Rican Macrolobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macrolobium costaricense is used as a source of food, timber, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrolobium costaricense is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrolobium costaricense can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Cultivation requires well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Macrolobium costaricense
Macrolobium costaricense is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the rainforests of the country.
Macrolobium costaricense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrolobium costaricense?
Macrolobium costaricense
What is the family of Macrolobium costaricense?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Macrolobium costaricense?
Costa Rican Macrolobium
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
William Carl Burger (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Burger' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Macrolobium costaricense W.C.Burger: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.