Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
simira
ID:
1056002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) J.F.Gmel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis]: 93 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055340

Common Names

  • Macrolobium simira
  • Simira Macrolobium
  • Macrolobium

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Uses & Benefits

Macrolobium simira is used as a shade tree, for timber, and as a source of firewood. It is also used to reduce soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and suppress weeds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macrolobium simira are small and white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium simira is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Macrolobium simira

Macrolobium simira can be found in 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

References

Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.