Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oddonii
ID:
166709

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 5, 2: 131 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166038



Common Names

  • Cynometra
  • Oddon's Cynometra
  • Oddonii


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Synonyms

  • Cynometra sessiliflora oddonii Lebrun [unknown]

Description

Cynometra oddonii (also called Oddon'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 oddonii is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynometra oddonii is a white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, ovoid, brownish-black seed. The seedling is a small, erect, hairy plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra oddonii 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 oddonii

Cynometra oddonii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa. It can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cynometra oddonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra oddonii?

Cynometra oddonii

What is the common name of Cynometra oddonii?

Oddon's Cynometra

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra oddonii?

It is native to tropical Africa

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