Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
170069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huber) Cowan

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169398

Common Names

  • Parvifolium
  • Small-leaved Ebony
  • Small-leaved Mahogany

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Description

Macrolobium parvifolium (also called small-leaved 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 parvifolium is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber, which is used in the construction of furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrolobium parvifolium is yellow in color and is a small, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, hard-coated seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium parvifolium 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 parvifolium

Macrolobium parvifolium 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 parvifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium parvifolium?

Macrolobium parvifolium

What is the common name of Macrolobium parvifolium?

Parvifolium

What is the habitat of Macrolobium parvifolium?

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

Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
John Macqueen Cowan (1892-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148971-2: Based on the initial data import