Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schefferi
ID:
1427562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Rados.

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys127: 14 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443727



Common Names

  • Cynometra Schefferi
  • Scheffer's Cynometra
  • Scheffer's Tree


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Description

Cynometra schefferi (also called Scheffer’s 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 schefferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cynometra schefferi var. peekelii (Harms) Rados.
Cynometra schefferi var. schefferi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynometra schefferi is yellow with a purple center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra schefferi 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 schefferi

Cynometra schefferi is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests or along stream banks.

Cynometra schefferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra schefferi?

Cynometra schefferi

What is the family of Cynometra schefferi?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Cynometra schefferi?

Scheffer's 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

References

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.