Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aculeatum
ID:
184904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raddi

Source:
ildis

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Mem. Mat. Fis. Soc. Ital. Sci. Modena, Pt. Mem. Fis.18: 398 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184233

Common Names

  • Aculeatum Machaerium
  • Aculeatum Ironwood
  • Aculeatum Stem-wattle

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Synonyms

  • Drepanocarpus polyphyllus Benth. [valid]

Description

Machaerium aculeatum (also called Aculeate Machaerium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry forests, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerium aculeatum is used as a medicinal plant, for soil conservation, and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerium aculeatum has small, white or pink flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerium aculeatum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Machaerium aculeatum

Machaerium aculeatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Machaerium aculeatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerium aculeatum?

Machaerium aculeatum

What is the common name of Machaerium aculeatum?

Spiny Machaerium

What is the habitat of Machaerium aculeatum?

It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Machaerium genus

Machaerium conzattii, Machaerium costulatum, Machaerium cuzcoense, Machaerium dubium, Machaerium eliasii, Machaerium falciforme, Machaerium froesii, Machaerium guanaiense, Machaerium hatschbachii, Machaerium huanucoense, Machaerium mutisii, Machaerium ovalifolium, Machaerium parvifolium, Machaerium penduliflorum, Machaerium piresii, Machaerium subrhombiforme, Machaerium tolimense, Machaerium uribei, Machaerium amazonense, Machaerium aristulatum, Machaerium aureiflorum, Machaerium bondaense, Machaerium cantarellianum, Machaerium capote, Machaerium caratinganum, Machaerium castaneiflorum, Machaerium caudatum, Machaerium chambersii, Machaerium chiapense, Machaerium cirrhiferum, Machaerium cobanense, Machaerium complanatum, Machaerium condensatum, Machaerium cultratum, Machaerium cuspidatum, Machaerium darienense, Machaerium debile, Machaerium declinatum, Machaerium duckeanum, Machaerium ferox, Machaerium floridum, Machaerium grandifolium, Machaerium hirtum, Machaerium hoehneanum, Machaerium inundatum, Machaerium latialatum, Machaerium latifolium, Machaerium lindenianum, Machaerium madeirense, Machaerium melanophyllum,

Species in the Fabaceae family