Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hankei
ID:
166586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem21(App.): 39 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165915

Common Names

  • Hanke's Bean Tree
  • Hanke's Bean
  • Hanke's Bean Bush

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Synonyms

  • Cynometra bokalaensis De Wild. [valid]

Description

Cynometra hankei (also called Hanke's False Tamarind, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in areas with well-drained soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra hankei is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynometra hankei is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, bean-like structure with a thin, papery covering. The seedling has a single, unbranched stem with two leaves that are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra hankei is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by seed, which should be planted in the spring. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 6 inches tall.

Where to Find Cynometra hankei

Cynometra hankei is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Cynometra hankei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra hankei?

Cynometra hankei

What is the common name of Cynometra hankei?

Hank's Tree

What is the natural range of Cynometra hankei?

Central America

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