Cynometra webberi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.67: 196 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166156
Common Names
- Cynometra webberi
- Webber's Cynometra
- Webber's Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynometra webberi (also called Webber's 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 webberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynometra webberi is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynometra webberi is a tree that can grow up to 25m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Cynometra webberi
Cynometra webberi can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, including in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Cynometra webberi FAQ
What are the common names of Cynometra webberi?
African ebony, African blackwood, and Mozambique ebony
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra webberi?
It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, and south to Angola and Mozambique
What is the wood of Cynometra webberi used for?
The wood is used for furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cynometra webberi Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.