Status:
valid
Authors:
Du Puy & R.Rabev.
Source:
ildis
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Legum. Madagascar: 133 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195859
Common Names
- Cynometra ankaranensis
- Ankarana Cynometra
- Ankarana Cabbage Tree
Description
Cynometra ankaranensis (also called Ankaran Cynometra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a spreading, vase-shaped habit and can grow up to 10 meters in height. It is found in dry deciduous forests and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra ankaranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellow, pea-like, with five petals. Seed: brown, flat, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are pinnately compound.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynometra ankaranensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Cynometra ankaranensis
Cynometra ankaranensis is native to Madagascar and can also be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Cynometra ankaranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra ankaranensis?
Cynometra ankaranensis
What are the common names of Cynometra ankaranensis?
Ankaran Cynometra, Ankaran Tree
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra ankaranensis?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Cynometra genus
Cynometra alexandri,
Cynometra ananta,
Cynometra brachyrrhachis,
Cynometra cauliflora,
Cynometra congensis,
Cynometra engleri,
Cynometra filifera,
Cynometra gillmanii,
Cynometra greenwayi,
Cynometra hankei,
Cynometra leonensis,
Cynometra letestui,
Cynometra longipedicellata,
Cynometra lujae,
Cynometra mannii,
Cynometra megalophylla,
Cynometra michelsonii,
Cynometra nyangensis,
Cynometra oddonii,
Cynometra palustris,
Cynometra pedicellata,
Cynometra sanagaensis,
Cynometra schlechteri,
Cynometra sessiliflora,
Cynometra suaheliensis,
Cynometra trinitensis,
Cynometra ulugurensis,
Cynometra vogelii,
Cynometra webberi,
Cynometra duckei,
Cynometra hondurensis,
Cynometra longicuspis,
Cynometra longifolia,
Cynometra oaxacana,
Cynometra portoricensis,
Cynometra retusa,
Cynometra schottiana,
Cynometra sphaerocarpa,
Cynometra stenopetala,
Cynometra americana,
Cynometra cubensis,
Cynometra cuneata,
Cynometra marginata,
Cynometra parvifolia,
Cynometra hostmanniana,
Cynometra hemitomophylla,
Cynometra bauhiniifolia,
Cynometra crassifolia,
Cynometra lukei,
Cynometra fissicuspis,
Species in the Fabaceae family