Macrolobium multijugum

Macrolobium multijugum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Macrolobium
Species:
M. multijugum
Binomial name
Macrolobium multijugum
(DC.) Benth.
Synonyms
  • Outea multijuga DC.
  • Vouapa multijuga (DC.) Kuntze
  • Vouapa multijuga (DC.) Taub.

Macrolobium multijugum is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae that is native to northern South America.[1][2]

Taxonomy

The species was first described as Outea multijuga DC. (1825) and later transferred to the genus Macrolobium by Bentham in 1870. Two subspecies are accepted: the nominate M. m. var. multijugum, and M. m. var. sinuatum.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Macrolobium multijugum (DC.) Benth". Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
  2. 1 2 "Macrolobium multijugum (DC.) Benth". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 19 May 2026.