Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rubrum
ID:
1053427

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Cowan

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.9: 347 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052765

Common Names

  • Rubrum Macrolobium
  • Macrolobium rubrum
  • Rubrum Ironwood

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Uses & Benefits

Macrolobium rubrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrolobium rubrum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium rubrum is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Macrolobium rubrum

Macrolobium rubrum can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.

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