Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ischnocalyx
ID:
170053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem9: 968 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169382

Common Names

  • Ischnocalyx Wattle
  • White-Stemmed Wattle
  • Silver Wattle

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Description

Macrolobium ischnocalyx (also called Ischnocalyx 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 ischnocalyx is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of food, and as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used as a shade tree in coffee plantations and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrolobium ischnocalyx is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium ischnocalyx is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a warm, moist environment until they have rooted. Once established, it prefers a well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Macrolobium ischnocalyx

Macrolobium ischnocalyx is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Macrolobium ischnocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium ischnocalyx?

Macrolobium ischnocalyx

What is the common name of Macrolobium ischnocalyx?

Ischnocalyx

What is the habitat of Macrolobium ischnocalyx?

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