Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congensis
ID:
166523

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 5, 1: 127 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165852



Common Names

  • Cynometra Congensis
  • Congensis Cynometra
  • Cynometra congensis tree


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Description

Cynometra congensis (also called Congo 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 congensis is used as a shade tree and for timber. Its wood is light and soft, making it suitable for carving and furniture. It is also used as a windbreak and to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra congensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are flat, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra congensis 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 congensis

Cynometra congensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central Africa. It can be found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, and Angola.

Cynometra congensis FAQ

What is the common name of Cynometra congensis?

Congo Ebony

Where does Cynometra congensis grow?

It is native to Central and West Africa.

What is the growth rate of Cynometra congensis?

It has a slow to moderate growth rate.

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