Hymenostegia normandii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
normandii
ID:
169514
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France89: 246 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168843
Common Names
- Hymenostegia Normandii
- Normandii Hymenostegia
- Normandii Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenostegia normandii (also called 'Cedro Macho' and 'Cedro Real', among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenostegia normandii is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hymenostegia normandii are white to pale pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a single stem.
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Hymenostegia normandii is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Hymenostegia normandii
Hymenostegia normandii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Angola, and is found in lowland and montane forests, from sea level up to 2,000 m in elevation.
Hymenostegia normandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenostegia normandii?
Hymenostegia normandii
What is the common name of Hymenostegia normandii?
Normand's Hymenostegia
What is the family of Hymenostegia normandii?
Fabaceae
Species in the Hymenostegia genus
Hymenostegia aubrevillei, Hymenostegia bakeriana, Hymenostegia brachyura, Hymenostegia felicis, Hymenostegia floribunda, Hymenostegia gracilipes, Hymenostegia klainei, Hymenostegia mundungu, Hymenostegia neoaubrevillei, Hymenostegia normandii, Hymenostegia pellegrinii, Hymenostegia talbotii, Hymenostegia elegans, Hymenostegia robusta, Hymenostegia viridiflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hymenostegia normandii Pellegr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.