Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
crassifolium
ID:
170242

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Explor. Bot. Afrique Occ. Franc. i. 228 (1920), nomen.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169571

Common Names

  • Macrolobium crassifolium
  • Tropical Wattle
  • Bastard Wattle

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Description

Macrolobium crassifolium (also called Thick-leaved Macrolobium, among many other common names) is a tree species in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest. It grows in moist forests, wet forest edges, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Macrolobium crassifolium is used as a shade tree in coffee plantations, as well as for timber and fuelwood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrolobium crassifolium is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium crassifolium is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 6-8 inches.

Where to Find Macrolobium crassifolium

Macrolobium crassifolium can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Macrolobium crassifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium crassifolium?

Macrolobium crassifolium

What is the common name of Macrolobium crassifolium?

Thick-Leaved Macrolobium

What type of plant is Macrolobium crassifolium?

Tree

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

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-1587: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.