Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
taxifolium
ID:
170084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(2): 224 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169413

Common Names

  • Taxifolia Tree
  • Umbrella Tree
  • Lacebark Tree

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Synonyms

  • Vouapa taxifolia (Spruce ex Benth.) Taub. [valid]
  • Vouapa taxifolia (Benth.) Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Macrolobium taxifolium (also called yew-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 taxifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used for timber, firewood, and charcoal production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrolobium taxifolium is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium taxifolium 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 taxifolium

Macrolobium taxifolium is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Macrolobium taxifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium taxifolium?

Macrolobium taxifolium

What is the common name of Macrolobium taxifolium?

Taxifolium Macrolobium

What is the natural habitat of Macrolobium taxifolium?

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.