Jupunba villifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ducke) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.196: 476 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002939
Common Names
- Jupunba villifera
- Woolly Jupunba
- Jupunba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jupunba villifera (also called Villiferous 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 villifera 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 villifera 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 villifera is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy stems in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Jupunba villifera
Jupunba villifera is native to East Asia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Jupunba villifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba villifera?
Jupunba villifera
What is the common name of Jupunba villifera?
Villiferous Jupunba
What is the natural habitat of Jupunba villifera?
Jupunba villifera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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 villifera (Ducke) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.