Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.Tav.
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica20: 405 (1990 publ. 1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253300
Common Names
- Cynometra
- Marlene's Cynometra
- Marlene's Tree
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra marleneae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynometra marleneae has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynometra marleneae is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It needs regular watering and fertilizing during the growing season.
Where to Find Cynometra marleneae
Cynometra marleneae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Cynometra marleneae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra marleneae?
Cynometra marleneae
What are the common names of Cynometra marleneae?
Marlene's Cynometra
What type of plant is Cynometra marleneae?
Tree
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