Cynometra macrocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.Tav.
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica19: 155 (1989 publ. 1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061527
Common Names
- Cynometra macrocarpa
- Macrocarpa Cynometra
- Macrocarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynometra macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Cynometra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet, with trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynometra macrocarpa is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynometra macrocarpa is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Cynometra macrocarpa
Cynometra macrocarpa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
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
References
Aldaléa Sprada Tavares: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Tav.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cynometra macrocarpa A.S.Tav.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.