Macrolobium taylorii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taylorii
ID:
185495
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.R.Simpson
Source:
ildis
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia30: 312 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184824
Common Names
- Macrolobium Taylorii
- Taylor's Macrolobium
- Macrolobium Taylorii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrolobium taylorii (also called Taylor's Macrolobium, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist soils and is often found in tropical rainforests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Macrolobium taylorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macrolobium taylorii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrolobium taylorii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a spacing of about 12 inches apart. Macrolobium taylorii requires regular watering and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Macrolobium taylorii
Macrolobium taylorii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Macrolobium taylorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrolobium taylorii?
Macrolobium taylorii
What is the common name of Macrolobium taylorii?
Taylor's Macrolobium
What is the natural habitat of Macrolobium taylorii?
It is native to the Caribbean and 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
Donald Ray Simpson (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Simpson' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Macrolobium taylorii D.R.Simpson: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.