Jupunba alexandri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) Britton & Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 24 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171251
Common Names
- Jupunba
- Alexandrian Locust
- Alexandrian Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pithecellobium alexandri (Urb.) Urb. [unknown]
- Pithecellobium jupunba alexandri Urb. [unknown]
- Abarema alexandri (Urb.) Barneby & J.W.Grimes [unknown]
Description
Jupunba alexandri (also called 'Fish Poison Tree', among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a short trunk and a wide, spreading canopy. It grows in open, dry areas, such as savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba alexandri is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that is often used as a windbreak, shade tree, or for erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental tree due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Jupunba alexandri var. troyana (Urb.) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & IganciJupunba alexandri var. alexandri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jupunba alexandri is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jupunba alexandri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Plants should be grown in full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Jupunba alexandri
Jupunba alexandri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Jupunba alexandri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba alexandri?
Jupunba alexandri
What is the common name of Jupunba alexandri?
Alexandri Jupunba
Where is Jupunba alexandri native to?
Mexico
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Jupunba alexandri (Urb.) Britton & Rose: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.