Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floretii
ID:
1249741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labat & O.Pascal

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.54: 165 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249079



Common Names

  • Cynometra floretii
  • Floretii Cynometra
  • Cynometra's Floretii


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Description

Cynometra floretii (also called Floret's Cynometra, among many other common names) is a leguminous tree native to Central America. It has large, yellow flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra floretii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and can be used in rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra floretii has yellow, bell-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra floretii is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady areas. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to around 3 meters in height. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Cynometra floretii

Cynometra floretii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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

Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Olivier Pascal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Pascal' in the authors string.