Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyallii
ID:
196539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1894: 344 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195868



Common Names

  • Cynometra lyallii
  • Lyall's Cynometra
  • Cynometra lyallii


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Synonyms

  • Metrocynia plurijuga Baill. [unknown]

Description

Cynometra lyallii (also called Lyall's Cynometra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a spreading, vase-shaped habit and can grow up to 10 meters in height. It is found in dry deciduous forests and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra lyallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, pea-like, with five petals. Seed: brown, flat, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are pinnately compound.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra lyallii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Cynometra lyallii

Cynometra lyallii is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands.

Cynometra lyallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra lyallii?

Cynometra lyallii

What are the common names of Cynometra lyallii?

Lyall's Cynometra, Lyall's Tree

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra lyallii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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