Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lujae
ID:
166655

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 5, 1: 250 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165984



Common Names

  • Cynometra Lujae
  • Lujae Cynometra
  • Lujae


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Description

Cynometra lujae (also called Luja's cynometra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Australia, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra lujae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The bark and leaves are used for tanning leather and the wood is used for making furniture. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra lujae has small, white, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, flat, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra lujae is a fast-growing tree that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate flooding. It is best to water the tree deeply and infrequently. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Cynometra lujae

Cynometra lujae is native to tropical Africa.

Cynometra lujae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra lujae?

Cynometra lujae

What is the common name of Cynometra lujae?

Lujae Cynometra

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra lujae?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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