Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schottiana
ID:
169650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard.6: 275 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168979

Common Names

  • Cynometra Schottiana
  • African Mahogany
  • African Cedar

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Description

Cynometra schottiana (also called 'Schott's Cynometra', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas and can reach a height of up to 30 m. It has yellow-green flowers and grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra schottiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynometra schottiana has small, yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra schottiana can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Cynometra schottiana

Cynometra schottiana is native to tropical Africa.

Cynometra schottiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra schottiana?

Cynometra schottiana

What is the common name of Cynometra schottiana?

Schott's Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra schottiana?

Tropical dry forests

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 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