Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
193538

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Sargentia1: 38 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192867



Common Names

  • Cynometra insularis
  • Insularis Cynometra
  • Insularis Tree


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Description

Cynometra insularis (also called island cynometra, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry open areas, scrubland, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra insularis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra insularis has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra insularis is a tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through seeds, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall.

Where to Find Cynometra insularis

Cynometra insularis can be found in New Zealand, particularly in the Canterbury and Otago regions.

Cynometra insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra insularis?

Cynometra insularis

What is the common name of Cynometra insularis?

Insularis

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra insularis?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils

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