Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
molle
ID:
170065

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) R.S.Cowan

Source:
ildis

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.8: 289 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169394

Common Names

  • Molle
  • Huanarpo Macho
  • Cabello de Angel

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Description

Macrolobium molle (also called soft 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 molle 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 molle 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium molle is a small evergreen tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the tree should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Macrolobium molle

Macrolobium molle is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil, where it is found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

Macrolobium molle FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium molle?

Macrolobium molle

What is the common name of Macrolobium molle?

Molle

What is the habitat of Macrolobium molle?

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

References

IPNI record: 148964-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001052763
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13014942: Originally associated with wfo-0001052763
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13014942: Originally associated with wfo-0001052763
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148964-2: Based on the initial data import