Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
dressleri
ID:
169378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cowan

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168707

Common Names

  • Dressler's Macrolobium
  • Dressler's Wood
  • Dressler's Tree

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Description

Macrolobium dressleri (also called Dressler's 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 dressleri 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 dressleri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium dressleri 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 dressleri

Macrolobium dressleri is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the rainforests of the country.

Macrolobium dressleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium dressleri?

Macrolobium dressleri

What is the family of Macrolobium dressleri?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Macrolobium dressleri?

Dressler's 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