Cynometra zeylanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia10: 63 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203544
Common Names
- Cynometra zeylanica
- Zeylanica Cynometra
- Zeylanica Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynometra zeylanica (also called Ceylon Cynometra, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles. It has large, leathery leaves and yellow-orange flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra zeylanica is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of food, and for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynometra zeylanica has small, yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynometra zeylanica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Cynometra zeylanica
Cynometra zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka.
Cynometra zeylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra zeylanica?
Cynometra zeylanica
What is the common name of Cynometra zeylanica?
Ceylon Cynometra
Where is Cynometra zeylanica found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cynometra zeylanica Kosterm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.