Machaerium incorruptibile

Botanical Description

Machaerium incorruptibile is a semi-evergreen tree usually growing from 5 - 13 metres tall with a cylindrical bole[ 1527 Title Taxonomia de Machaerium incorruptibile (Vell.) Benth., e espécies afins (Leguminosae - Papilionoideae) na Mata Atlân Publication Rodriguésia 58 (1): 017-025. 2007 Author Ribeiro R.D. & Lime H.C. de Publisher Year 2007 ISBN Description ]. The tree yields a high quality timber that is used locally and has been traded internationally[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ].