Jupunba trapezifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vahl) Moldenke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club59: 155 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171295
Common Names
- Jupunba
- Trapezifolia
- Mountain Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Mimosa trapezifolia Vahl [unknown]
- Pithecellobium trapezifolium (Vahl) Benth. [unknown]
- Abarema trapezifolia (Vahl) Pittier [unknown]
- Inga trapezifolia (Vahl) DC. [unknown]
- Acacia trapezoides DC. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Abarema jupunba trapezifolia (Vahl) Barneby & J.W.Grimes [unknown]
Description
Jupunba trapezifolia (also called Trapezifolia 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 trapezifolia is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Jupunba trapezifolia var. trapezifoliaJupunba trapezifolia var. micradenia (Benth.) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jupunba trapezifolia is yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single stem and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jupunba trapezifolia is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The tree should be grown in full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Jupunba trapezifolia
Jupunba trapezifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Jupunba trapezifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba trapezifolia?
Jupunba trapezifolia
What is the common name of Jupunba trapezifolia?
Trapeziform Jupunba
Where is Jupunba trapezifolia 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
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Jupunba trapezifolia (Vahl) Moldenke: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.