Jupunba glauca - 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: 25 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171286
Common Names
- Jupunba glauca
- Glaucous Jupunba
- Glaucous-leaf Jupunba
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- Pithecellobium discolor Britton [unknown]
- Pithecellobium glaucum Urb. [unknown]
- Pithecellobium savannarum Britton [unknown]
- Jupunba discolor (Britton) Britton & Rose [unknown]
- Jupunba savannarum (Britton) Britton & Rose [unknown]
- Abarema glauca (Urb.) Barneby & J.W.Grimes [unknown]
Description
Jupunba glauca (also called White-flowered Jupunba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Amazon basin and the Guianas. It grows in wet, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba glauca is used as a source of timber, as a shade tree, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jupunba glauca 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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Jupunba glauca is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m (10 ft). It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and prefers partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Jupunba glauca
Jupunba glauca is native to Central and South America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Jupunba glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba glauca?
Jupunba glauca
What is the common name of Jupunba glauca?
Glaucous Jupunba
Where is Jupunba glauca 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 glauca (Urb.) Britton & Rose: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.