Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
schomburgkii
ID:
169011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 86 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168340

Common Names

  • Paramachaerium Schomburgkii
  • Brazilian Mahogany
  • Bastard Mahogany

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Synonyms

  • Machaerium schomburgkii Benth. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus kuhlmanni Ducke [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus kuhlmannii Ducke [unknown]

Description

Paramachaerium schomburgkii (also called Schomburgk's Paramachaerium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paramachaerium schomburgkii is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paramachaerium schomburgkii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paramachaerium schomburgkii can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Paramachaerium schomburgkii

Paramachaerium schomburgkii is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

Paramachaerium schomburgkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paramachaerium schomburgkii?

Paramachaerium schomburgkii

What is the family of Paramachaerium schomburgkii?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Paramachaerium schomburgkii?

Schomburgk's paramachaerium

Species in the Fabaceae family