Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pendulum
ID:
170070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 412 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169399

Common Names

  • Pendulum
  • Weeping Ebony
  • Weeping Mahogany

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Synonyms

  • Vouapa pendula (Willd. ex Vogel) Taub. [valid]
  • Vouapa pendula (Vogel) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Macrolobium racemigerum Tul. [valid]
  • Vouapa racemigera (Tul.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Outea racemigera Tul. [valid]
  • Vuapa pendula (Willd. ex Vogel) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Macrolobium pendulum (also called pendulous 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 pendulum 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 pendulum 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 pendulum 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 pendulum

Macrolobium pendulum is native to Central and South America. It is found in wet forests, along rivers and streams, and in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated in gardens and parks.

Macrolobium pendulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium pendulum?

Macrolobium pendulum

What is the common name of Macrolobium pendulum?

Pendulum

What is the habitat of Macrolobium pendulum?

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel (1812-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogel' in the authors string.