Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Rados.
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys127: 11 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443713
Common Names
- Cynometra Browneoides
- Browneoides Cynometra
- Browneoides Tree
Description
Cynometra browneoides (also called Browneoides Cynometra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caesalpinioideae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, moist savanna, and dry forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra browneoides has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a dietary supplement.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynometra browneoides is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynometra browneoides is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-20 m (30-60 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot of moist compost.
Where to Find Cynometra browneoides
Cynometra browneoides is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests or along stream banks.
Cynometra browneoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra browneoides?
Cynometra browneoides
What is the family of Cynometra browneoides?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Cynometra browneoides?
Browne-Like Cynometra
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