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
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.
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