Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin3: 187 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206166
Common Names
- Cynometra warburgii
- Warburg's Cynometra
- Warburg's Bean Tree
Description
Cynometra warburgii (also called 'Warburg's Cynometra', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is a small tree that typically grows up to 8 meters in height. It is found in lowland rainforests, mangrove forests, and swamp forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra warburgii is used as a source of timber and firewood, and its bark is used for tanning leather. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynometra warburgii is a white star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynometra warburgii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Cynometra warburgii
Cynometra warburgii is native to tropical Africa and is found in the rainforest areas of Nigeria and Cameroon.
Cynometra warburgii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra warburgii?
Cynometra warburgii
What is the common name of Cynometra warburgii?
Warburg's cynometra
Where is Cynometra warburgii native to?
Southeast Asia
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