Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letestui
ID:
166626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pellegr.) J.Léonard

Source:
ildis

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles21: 382 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165955



Common Names

  • Letestu's cynometra
  • Letestu's tree
  • Letestu's woody-pea


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Synonyms

  • Hymenostegia letestui Pellegr. [valid]

Description

Cynometra letestui (also called Letestu's cynometra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra letestui is used for making furniture, as a windbreak, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cynometra letestui are yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra letestui is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach a height of up to 20 meters. It prefers moist soils and full sun, and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cynometra letestui

Cynometra letestui can be found in Africa.

Cynometra letestui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra letestui?

Cynometra letestui

What is the common name of Cynometra letestui?

Letestui

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra letestui?

Tropical rainforests

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