Machaerium arboreum
Also known as: Machaerium acuminatum Kunth +7 more
- Machaerium acuminatum Kunth
- Machaerium arboreum (Jacq.) Benth.
- Machaerium brachycarpum Pittier
- Machaerium fruticetorum Standl. & Steyerm.
- Machaerium stenophyllum Pittier
- Nissolia arborea Jacq.
- Nissolia glabrata Link
- Nissolius arboreus (Jacq.) Medik.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Machaerium arboreum is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bolivia