Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalophylla
ID:
166677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 262 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166006



Common Names

  • Cynometra megalophylla
  • Large-leaved Cynometra
  • Big-leaved Cynometra


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Description

Cynometra megalophylla (also called large-leaved 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 megalophylla is used for its timber, as a shade tree, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra megalophylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra megalophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 25 m. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. The tree is drought-tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Cynometra megalophylla

Cynometra megalophylla is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cynometra megalophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra megalophylla?

Cynometra megalophylla

What is the common name of Cynometra megalophylla?

Large-leaved Cynometra

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra megalophylla?

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