Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iripa
ID:
188377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kostel.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Allg. Med.-Pharm. Fl.4: 1341 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187706



Common Names

  • Cynometra
  • Cynometra Wattle
  • Iripa


Searching for Cynometra iripa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Cynometra bijuga mimosoides (Baker) Merr. [valid]
  • Cynometra mimosoides (Baker) Prain [valid]
  • Cynometra ramiflora mimosoides Baker [valid]
  • Cynometra ramiflora sensu Britton, non L. [deprecated]

Description

Cynometra iripa (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa, found in moist evergreen forests. Its leaves are elliptic to ovate, with a glossy green upper surface and a pale green lower surface. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are woody, dehiscent pods.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra iripa is a tree native to tropical Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynometra iripa is a small yellow and red flower with five petals. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

Searching for Cynometra iripa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra iripa is a small to medium-sized tree that grows to a height of up to 15 m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cynometra iripa

Cynometra iripa is found in Western Australia and South Australia.

Cynometra iripa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra iripa?

Cynometra iripa

What is the common name of Cynometra iripa?

Iripa cynometra

Where is Cynometra iripa found?

Cynometra iripa is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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