Status:
valid
Authors:
Du Puy & R.Rabev.
Source:
ildis
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Legum. Madagascar: 131 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195858
Common Names
- Cynometra abrahamii
- Abraham's Cynometra
- Abraham's Cabbage Tree
Description
Cynometra abrahamii (also called Abraham's Cynometra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a spreading, vase-shaped habit and can grow up to 10 meters in height. It is found in dry deciduous forests and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra abrahamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellow, pea-like, with five petals. Seed: brown, flat, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are pinnately compound.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynometra abrahamii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Cynometra abrahamii
Cynometra abrahamii is native to Madagascar and can also be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Cynometra abrahamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra abrahamii?
Cynometra abrahamii
What are the common names of Cynometra abrahamii?
Abraham's Tree, Abraham's Cynometra
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra abrahamii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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