Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem9: 969 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169407
Common Names
- Stenoclad Macrolobium
- Stenocladum Macrolobium
- Macrolobium stenocladum
Description
Macrolobium stenocladum (also called narrow-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 stenocladum 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 stenocladum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrolobium stenocladum 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 stenocladum
Macrolobium stenocladum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Macrolobium stenocladum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrolobium stenocladum?
Macrolobium stenocladum
What is the common name of Macrolobium stenocladum?
Stenoclad Macrolobium
What is the natural habitat of Macrolobium stenocladum?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of Central and 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