Cynometra michelsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles21: 394 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166017
Common Names
- Cynometra michelsonii
- Michelson's Cynometra
- Michelson Cynometra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynometra michelsonii (also called Michelson's 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 michelsonii is used for its timber, as a shade tree, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynometra michelsonii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynometra michelsonii is a medium-sized, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15 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 michelsonii
Cynometra michelsonii is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Cynometra michelsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra michelsonii?
Cynometra michelsonii
What is the common name of Cynometra michelsonii?
Michelson's Cynometra
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra michelsonii?
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,