Status:
valid
Authors:
Amshoff
Source:
ildis
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club75: 389 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169388
Common Names
- Longer-Racemose Wattle
- Longer-Racemose Silver Wattle
- Longer-Racemose White-Stemmed Wattle
Description
Macrolobium longeracemosum (also called long-racemed velvet bean, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macrolobium longeracemosum is a small tree native to Central and South America. It is used for its timber and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrolobium longeracemosum is a white to yellowish-white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, and smooth seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrolobium longeracemosum 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 longeracemosum
Macrolobium longeracemosum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Macrolobium longeracemosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrolobium longeracemosum?
Macrolobium longeracemosum
What is the common name of Macrolobium longeracemosum?
Longeracemosum
What is the habitat of Macrolobium longeracemosum?
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