Cynometra vogelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
W.J.Hooker, Niger Fl.: 328 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166145
Common Names
- Vogel's Ironwood
- Vogel's Ironwood Tree
- Vogel's Ironwood Wattle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynometra vogelii (also called Vogel's Cynometra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the African island of Madagascar. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra vogelii is used for making furniture, tools, and for fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynometra vogelii is a white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, ovoid, brownish-black seed. The seedling is a small, erect, hairy plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynometra vogelii is a tree that can grow up to 25m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Cynometra vogelii
Cynometra vogelii is native to Africa and can be found in Angola, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Cynometra vogelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra vogelii?
Cynometra vogelii
What is the common name of Cynometra vogelii?
Vogel's Mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra vogelii?
Dry deciduous forests and woodlands
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cynometra vogelii Hook.f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.