Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
166761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 262 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166090



Common Names

  • sessile-flowered cynometra
  • sessile-flowered false tamarind
  • sessile-flowered false kino


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Synonyms

  • Cynometra gilletii De Wild. [valid]
  • Cynometra laurentii De Wild. [valid]
  • Cynometra sessiliflora laurentii (De Wild.) Lebrun [unknown]

Description

Cynometra sessiliflora (also called Sessile-flowered false tamarind, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is native to Central Africa, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra sessiliflora has white or pink flowers that are about 1 inch in diameter. The flowers have five petals and a long, slender corolla tube. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have two leaves that are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra sessiliflora is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. The plants can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cynometra sessiliflora

Cynometra sessiliflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Cynometra sessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra sessiliflora?

Cynometra sessiliflora

What is the common name of Cynometra sessiliflora?

Sessile-flowered Cynometra

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra sessiliflora?

Tropical regions of Central and South America

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