Cynometra marginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)2: 100 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174097
Common Names
- Margin Cynometra
- Margin-cynometra
- Cynometra Marginata
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Cynometra marginata (also called Marginata Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra marginata is used as a source of timber and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a shade tree.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cynometra marginata var. guianensis DwyerCynometra marginata var. laevis Dwyer
Cynometra marginata var. marginata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynometra marginata has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white stripe in the middle.
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Cynometra marginata is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 12-18 inches apart.
Where to Find Cynometra marginata
Cynometra marginata can be found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Cynometra marginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra marginata?
Cynometra marginata
What is the common name of Cynometra marginata?
Margined cynometra
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra marginata?
It is found in moist, open areas, such as wetlands and disturbed habitats.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cynometra marginata Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.