Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.White) Rados.
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys127: 12 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443719
Common Names
- Cynometra Lenticellata
- Lenticellate Cynometra
- Lenticellate Tree
Description
Cynometra lenticellata (also called Lenticellate Cynometra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caesalpinioideae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, moist savanna, and dry forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra lenticellata has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a dietary supplement.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cynometra lenticellata var. villosa (Verdc.) Rados.
Cynometra lenticellata var. lenticellata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynometra lenticellata has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynometra lenticellata is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-20 m (30-60 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot of moist compost.
Where to Find Cynometra lenticellata
Cynometra lenticellata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests or along stream banks.
Cynometra lenticellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra lenticellata?
Cynometra lenticellata
What is the family of Cynometra lenticellata?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Cynometra lenticellata?
Lenticellate Cynometra
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