Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 317 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165995
Common Names
- Mann's Cynometra
- Mann's Ironwood
- Mann's Tree
Description
Cynometra mannii (also called African ebony, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are pinnate and compound. It grows in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra mannii 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 mannii 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 mannii 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 mannii
Cynometra mannii is native to tropical Africa.
Cynometra mannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra mannii?
Cynometra mannii
What is the common name of Cynometra mannii?
Mann's Cynometra
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra mannii?
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