Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyrrhachis
ID:
166502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 458 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165831



Common Names

  • Brachyrrhachis Cynometra
  • Short-Rachis Cynometra
  • Short-Rachis Bean Tree


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Description

Cynometra brachyrrhachis (also called Short-stalked Cynometra, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that typically grows up to 30 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra brachyrrhachis is used as a shade tree and its wood is used for fuel and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra brachyrrhachis has small, white, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, flat, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra brachyrrhachis is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings. The tree prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cynometra brachyrrhachis

Cynometra brachyrrhachis is native to Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Cynometra brachyrrhachis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra brachyrrhachis?

Cynometra brachyrrhachis

What is the common name of Cynometra brachyrrhachis?

Cynometra

What is the family of Cynometra brachyrrhachis?

Fabaceae

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