Jupunba abbottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose & Leonard) Britton & Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 27 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187081
Common Names
- Abbott's Jupunba
- Abbott's False Rosewood
- Abbott's Rosewood
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- Pithecellobium abbottii Rose & Leonard [unknown]
Description
Jupunba abbottii (also called Abbott's Jupunba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a greyish-brown bark and grows up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba abbottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its timber, which is used for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jupunba abbottii has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, and pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jupunba abbottii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken in the spring. It is best to start the seeds indoors in a warm, moist environment and then transplant them outdoors when they are a few inches tall.
Where to Find Jupunba abbottii
Jupunba abbottii can be found in Mexico, from the states of Sonora and Chihuahua south to Oaxaca.
Jupunba abbottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba abbottii?
Jupunba abbottii
What is the common name of Jupunba abbottii?
Abbott's jupunba
What is the natural habitat of Jupunba abbottii?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Jupunba genus
Jupunba rhombea, Jupunba turbinata, Jupunba villifera, Jupunba piresii, Jupunba mataybifolia, Jupunba macradenia, Jupunba longipedunculata, Jupunba oxyphyllidia, Jupunba commutata, Jupunba villosa, Jupunba zolleriana, Jupunba adenophora, Jupunba barbouriana, Jupunba ferruginea, Jupunba langsdorffii, Jupunba laeta, Jupunba idiopoda, Jupunba ganymedea, Jupunba gallorum, Jupunba floribunda, Jupunba filamentosa, Jupunba auriculata, Jupunba leucophylla, Jupunba curvicarpa, Jupunba cochleata, Jupunba campestris, Jupunba brachystachya, Jupunba barnebyana, Jupunba microcalyx, Jupunba obovalis, Jupunba alexandri, Jupunba asplenifolia, Jupunba glauca, Jupunba trapezifolia, Jupunba abbottii, Jupunba nipensis, Jupunba oppositifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Jupunba abbottii (Rose & Leonard) Britton & Rose: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.