Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinitensis
ID:
166794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl.25: t. 2443 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166123

Common Names

  • Trinidad Ironwood
  • Trinidad Tree
  • Trinidad Wattle

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Description

Cynometra trinitensis (also called Trinidad Cynometra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the Caribbean islands. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynometra trinitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynometra trinitensis is a yellowish-white, globose head of small flowers. The seed is a small, brownish-black, compressed, oblong-ovoid, and has a short beak. The seedlings are glabrous and have a single, slender, cylindrical stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynometra trinitensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Cynometra trinitensis

Cynometra trinitensis is native to the Caribbean. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along the coast.

Cynometra trinitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynometra trinitensis?

Cynometra trinitensis

What is the common name of Cynometra trinitensis?

Trinidad Mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Cynometra trinitensis?

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