Cynometra gillmanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles21: 388 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165883
Common Names
- Gillman's Cynometra
- Gillman's Tree
- Gillman's Cynometra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynometra gillmanii (also called Gillman's 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 gillmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The wood is used for fuel, construction, and furniture. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynometra gillmanii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynometra gillmanii 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 gillmanii
Cynometra gillmanii is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Cynometra gillmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra gillmanii?
Cynometra gillmanii
What is the common name of Cynometra gillmanii?
Gillman's Cynometra
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra gillmanii?
It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical forests.
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,