Jupunba piresii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barneby & J.W.Grimes) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.196: 474 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002940
Common Names
- Jupunba piresii
- Pires' Jupunba
- Jupunba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jupunba piresii (also called Pires' Jupunba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and grows in moist and humid areas. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba piresii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jupunba piresii has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jupunba piresii is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can be propagated from seed. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. It is best to sow the seeds in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, Jupunba piresii is relatively drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding.
Where to Find Jupunba piresii
Jupunba piresii is native to East Asia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Jupunba piresii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba piresii?
Jupunba piresii
What is the common name of Jupunba piresii?
Piresii Jupunba
What is the family of Jupunba piresii?
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
References
Legume Data Portal link for: Jupunba piresii (Barneby & J.W.Grimes) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.