Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Rados.
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys127: 13 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443724
Common Names
- Cynometra Psilogyne
- Psilogyne Cynometra
- Psilogyne Tree
Description
Cynometra psilogyne (also called Psilogyne Cynometra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caesalpinioideae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, moist savanna, and dry forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra psilogyne is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynometra psilogyne is yellow with a purple center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynometra psilogyne is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-20 m (30-60 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot of moist compost.
Where to Find Cynometra psilogyne
Cynometra psilogyne is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests or along stream banks.
Cynometra psilogyne FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra psilogyne?
Cynometra psilogyne
What is the family of Cynometra psilogyne?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Cynometra psilogyne?
Psilogyne Cynometra
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