Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
amplexans
ID:
170029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Amshoff) Cowan

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169358

Common Names

  • Amplexans Macrolobium
  • Amplexans Ironwood
  • Amplexans Leatherwood

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Description

Macrolobium amplexans (also called Amplexans Ironwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macrolobium amplexans is used to make furniture, fence posts, and firewood. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrolobium amplexans is a white or pale pink, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium amplexans is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It needs to be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Macrolobium amplexans

Macrolobium amplexans is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Macrolobium amplexans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium amplexans?

Macrolobium amplexans

What is the common name of Macrolobium amplexans?

Brazilian Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Macrolobium amplexans?

Dry forests and scrublands

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

Gerda Jane Hillegonda Amshoff (1913-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amshoff' in the authors string.
John Macqueen Cowan (1892-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148896-2: Based on the initial data import