Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
169641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dwyer

Source:
ildis

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.45: 336 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168970



Common Names

  • Cynometra duckei
  • Ducke's Cynometra
  • Cynometra brasiliensis


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Description

Cynometra duckei (also called 'Ducke's Cynometra', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas and can reach a height of up to 30 m. It has yellow-green flowers and grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra duckei has small, yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra duckei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -30°F. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to water regularly. The plant can be divided in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Cynometra duckei

Cynometra duckei is native to Africa and can be found in dry, sandy areas. It is typically found in the Sahara Desert, Sahel, and the Horn of Africa.

Cynometra duckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra duckei?

Cynometra duckei

What is the common name of Cynometra duckei?

Ducke's Cynometra

What is the habitat of Cynometra duckei?

Moist, well-drained soils in savannas, woodlands, and forest margins

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 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