Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
ildis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch.: t. 389A (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199624
Common Names
- Dongnai Cynometra
- Dongnai Legume Tree
- Dongnai Bean Tree
Synonyms
- Cynometra dongnainsis Pierre [unknown]
Description
Cynometra dongnaiensis (also called Dongnai Cynometra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra dongnaiensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, and is also used as a shade tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynometra dongnaiensis is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynometra dongnaiensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cynometra dongnaiensis
Cynometra dongnaiensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Cynometra dongnaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra dongnaiensis?
Cynometra dongnaiensis
What is the common name of Cynometra dongnaiensis?
Dongnaiensis Cynometra
Where is Cynometra dongnaiensis native to?
Southeast Asia
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