Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rigidum
ID:
169380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cowan

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168709

Common Names

  • Rigid Macrolobium
  • Rigid Wood
  • Rigid Tree

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Description

Macrolobium rigidum (also called Rigid Macrolobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macrolobium rigidum is used as a source of food, timber, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrolobium rigidum is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolobium rigidum can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Cultivation requires well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Macrolobium rigidum

Macrolobium rigidum is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Macrolobium rigidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolobium rigidum?

Macrolobium rigidum

What is the family of Macrolobium rigidum?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Macrolobium rigidum?

Rigid Macrolobium

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