Cynometra palustris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles22: 201 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166047
Common Names
- Marsh Cynometra
- Marsh Butterfly Pea
- Marsh Blue Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynometra palustris (also called marsh 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 palustris is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynometra palustris has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynometra palustris 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 palustris
Cynometra palustris is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Cynometra palustris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra palustris?
Cynometra palustris
What is the common name of Cynometra palustris?
Marsh Cynometra
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra palustris?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,