Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.196: 471 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002962
Common Names
- Jupunba filamentosa
- Filamentous Jupunba
- Jupunba
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba filamentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jupunba filamentosa has white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jupunba filamentosa is a perennial plant native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from frost.
Where to Find Jupunba filamentosa
Jupunba filamentosa is native to Brazil.
Jupunba filamentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba filamentosa?
Jupunba filamentosa
What is the common name of Jupunba filamentosa?
Filamentous Jupunba
What is the family of Jupunba filamentosa?
Fabaceae
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