Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulugurensis
ID:
166805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 461 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166134



Common Names

  • Ulugurensis Cynometra
  • Ulugurensis Tree
  • Ulugurensis Plant


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Description

Cynometra ulugurensis (also called Uluguru Cynometra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the African island of Madagascar. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra ulugurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynometra ulugurensis is a yellowish-white, globose head of small flowers. The seed is a small, brownish-black, compressed, oblong-ovoid, and has a short beak. The seedlings are glabrous and have a single, slender, cylindrical stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra ulugurensis 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 ulugurensis

Cynometra ulugurensis can be found in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Cynometra ulugurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra ulugurensis?

Cynometra ulugurensis

What is the common name of Cynometra ulugurensis?

Uluguru Mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra ulugurensis?

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