Jupunba villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Iganci & M.P.Lima) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.196: 476 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002950
Common Names
- Jupunba villosa
- Vilose Jupunba
- Jupunba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jupunba villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa 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
The flowers of Jupunba villosa are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jupunba villosa 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 villosa
Jupunba villosa is native to East Asia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Jupunba villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba villosa?
Jupunba villosa
What is the common name of Jupunba villosa?
Villosa Jupunba
What is the family of Jupunba villosa?
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 villosa (Iganci & M.P.Lima) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.