Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engleri
ID:
166533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.38: 77 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165862

Common Names

  • Engler's Cynometra
  • Engler's Cynometra Tree
  • Engler's Cynometra Wood

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Description

Cynometra engleri (also called Engler's Cynometra, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that typically grows up to 30 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra engleri is used as a shade tree and for timber. Its wood is light and soft, making it suitable for carving and furniture. It is also used as a windbreak and to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra engleri has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are flat, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra engleri is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings. The tree prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cynometra engleri

Cynometra engleri is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa. It can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Cynometra engleri FAQ

What is the common name of Cynometra engleri?

Engler's Ebony

Where does Cynometra engleri grow?

It is native to Central and West Africa.

What is the growth rate of Cynometra engleri?

It has a slow to moderate growth rate.

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

References