Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fortuna-tironis
ID:
1427553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Verdc.) Rados.

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys127: 12 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443718

Common Names

  • Cynometra Fortuna-Tironis
  • Fortuna-Tironis Cynometra
  • Fortuna-Tironis Tree

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Description

Cynometra fortuna-tironis (also called Fortuna-tironis 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 fortuna-tironis 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

Cynometra fortuna-tironis has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra fortuna-tironis 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 fortuna-tironis

Cynometra fortuna-tironis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests or along stream banks.

Cynometra fortuna-tironis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra fortuna-tironis?

Cynometra fortuna-tironis

What is the family of Cynometra fortuna-tironis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Cynometra fortuna-tironis?

Fortuna-Tironis 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

References

Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.