Cynometra psilogyne
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| Cynometra psilogyne | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Cynometra |
| Species: | C. psilogyne |
| Binomial name | |
| Cynometra psilogyne (Harms) Rados. | |
Cynometra psilogyne (synonym Maniltoa psilogyne) is a rainforest tree native to New Guinea, belonging to the family Fabaceae.[1] Its young once-pinnate leaves are pure white and hang down limply at first. They grow to a length of 60 cm (24 in) in as many hours.[2] These white leaves are why it is commonly called the handkerchief tree. After about three days the leaves become erect and green.
