Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cynometroides
ID:
214394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 267 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213723

Common Names

  • Brachystegia cynometroides
  • Cynometroides Brachystegia
  • African Mahogany

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Description

Brachystegia cynometroides (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a large tree that can reach up to 30 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystegia cynometroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachystegia cynometroides has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystegia cynometroides is a hardy, evergreen tree that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering in spring or summer. Seeds can also be used but they may not come true to type.

Where to Find Brachystegia cynometroides

Brachystegia cynometroides can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Brachystegia cynometroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachystegia cynometroides?

Brachystegia cynometroides

What is the common name of Brachystegia cynometroides?

African mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Brachystegia cynometroides?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Brachystegia genus

Brachystegia allenii, Brachystegia angustistipulata, Brachystegia bequaertii, Brachystegia boehmii, Brachystegia bussei, Brachystegia cynometroides, Brachystegia eurycoma, Brachystegia floribunda, Brachystegia glaberrima, Brachystegia kennedyi, Brachystegia laurentii, Brachystegia longifolia, Brachystegia lujae, Brachystegia manga, Brachystegia mildbraedii, Brachystegia nigerica, Brachystegia russelliae, Brachystegia spiciformis, Brachystegia stipulata, Brachystegia tamarindoides, Brachystegia taxifolia, Brachystegia appendiculata, Brachystegia astlei, Brachystegia bournei, Brachystegia letestui, Brachystegia michelmorei, Brachystegia welwitschii, Brachystegia allenii, Brachystegia bakeriana, Brachystegia gossweileri, Brachystegia leonensis, Brachystegia puberula, Brachystegia utilis, Brachystegia oblonga,

Species in the Fabaceae family