Status:
valid
Authors:
Meeuwen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Blumea18: 18 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199631
Common Names
- Malacca Cynometra
- Malacca Legume Tree
- Malacca Bean Tree
Synonyms
- Cynometra inaequalifolia Baker [unknown]
- Cynometra inaequifolia sensu Baker., non A.Gray [deprecated]
Description
Cynometra malaccensis (also called Malaccan Cynometra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 m tall and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers to grow in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra malaccensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, and is also used as a shade tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynometra malaccensis is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynometra malaccensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cynometra malaccensis
Cynometra malaccensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cynometra malaccensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra malaccensis?
Cynometra malaccensis
What is the common name of Cynometra malaccensis?
Malacca bean
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra malaccensis?
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