Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedicellata
ID:
166728

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 5, 2: 131 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166057

Common Names

  • Pedicellata Cynometra
  • Cynometra Pedicellata
  • Pedicellata Tree

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Synonyms

  • Cynometra sessiliflora pedicellata (De Wild.) Lebrun [valid]
  • Cynometra sessiliflora vermoeseniana Lebrun [valid]

Description

Cynometra pedicellata (also called pedicellate ebony, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are pinnate and compound. It grows in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra pedicellata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and for its attractive flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra pedicellata has white or pink flowers that are about 1 inch in diameter. The flowers have five petals and a long, slender corolla tube. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have two leaves that are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra pedicellata is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. The plants can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cynometra pedicellata

Cynometra pedicellata can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Cynometra pedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra pedicellata?

Cynometra pedicellata

What is the common name of Cynometra pedicellata?

Pedicel Cynometra

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra pedicellata?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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