Cynometra filifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem13: 414 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165873
Common Names
- Cynometra
- Filifera Cynometra
- Cynometra Filifera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynometra filifera (also called Filifera Cynometra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra filifera is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynometra filifera is white or yellowish-white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynometra filifera can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Cynometra filifera
Cynometra filifera is native to India and can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests.
Cynometra filifera FAQ
What is the common name of Cynometra filifera?
Filiferous Ebony
Where does Cynometra filifera grow?
It is native to Central and West Africa.
What is the growth rate of Cynometra filifera?
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
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cynometra filifera Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.