Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
174765

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
R.de la Sagra, Hist. Fis. Cuba, Bot.10: 509 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174094

Common Names

  • Cuban Cynometra
  • Cuban-cynometra
  • Cynometra Cubensis

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Description

Cynometra cubensis (also called Cuban Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra cubensis is used as a shade tree and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cynometra cubensis sub. cubensis
Cynometra cubensis sub. ophiticola Borhidi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cynometra cubensis are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra cubensis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Cynometra cubensis

Cynometra cubensis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Cynometra cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra cubensis?

Cynometra cubensis

What is the common name of Cynometra cubensis?

Cuban cynometra

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra cubensis?

It is found in moist, open areas, such as wetlands and disturbed habitats.

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