Machaerium nyctitans (Vell.Conc.)Benth.

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Machaerium Pers.
Tribe: Dalbergieae
References: [1414][1669]

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Other names:

• Machaerium nictitans (Vell.Conc.)Benth. [Orthographic] 
  
• Nissolia nyctitans Vell.Conc. [Synonym] [1414][1669]
  

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Common Names:

• Canela do Brejo [1669]
  
• Espuela de Gallo [1669]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Tree
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
  • 1993 Zarucchi JL
  • 2000-02 Heald J
• Conservation Status:
  • Not Threatened

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Geographical Distribution:

• South America [1414] [1669]
  • Argentina [1669]
    • Misiones [1669]
  • Brazil [1103] [1414] [1669]
    • Bahia [1414]
    • Parana [1669]

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Notes:

• Two botanical varieties: see var.gardneri and var.nyctitans.
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 13:58:40