Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaheliensis
ID:
166783

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taub.) Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 759 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166112



Common Names

  • Suahili Cynometra
  • Suahili Ironwood
  • Suahili False Tamarind


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Synonyms

  • Schotia suaheliensis (Taub.) Harms [valid]
  • Theodora suaheliensis Taub. [valid]

Description

Cynometra suaheliensis (also called Suaheli's 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 suaheliensis is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder for livestock. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as a source of food, and as a source of shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynometra suaheliensis 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 suaheliensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Cynometra suaheliensis

Cynometra suaheliensis is native to the Caribbean. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along the coast.

Cynometra suaheliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra suaheliensis?

Cynometra suaheliensis

What is the common name of Cynometra suaheliensis?

African Mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra suaheliensis?

Dry deciduous forests and woodlands

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

Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.