Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
634980

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan.1: 472 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634312

Common Names

  • Crow's Foot Tree
  • Cynometra Tree
  • Crow's Claw Tree

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Description

Cynometra falcata (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests and woodlands. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall, with a trunk up to 70 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra falcata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynometra falcata is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra falcata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Cynometra falcata

Cynometra falcata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Cynometra falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra falcata?

Cynometra falcata

What are the common names of Cynometra falcata?

Sickle-leaved cynometra

What is the distribution of Cynometra falcata?

It is distributed in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

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