Cynometra craibii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 235 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199623
Common Names
- Craib's Cynometra
- Craib's Legume Tree
- Craib's Bean Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynometra craibii (also called Craib's Cynometra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra craibii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, and is also used as a shade tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynometra craibii is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynometra craibii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cynometra craibii
Cynometra craibii is native to Thailand and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Cynometra craibii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra craibii?
Cynometra craibii
What is the common name of Cynometra craibii?
Craibii Cynometra
Where is Cynometra craibii native to?
Southeast Asia
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
References
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cynometra craibii Gagnep.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.