Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.196: 468 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002963
Common Names
- Jupunba auriculata
- Auriculate Jupunba
- Jupunba
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba auriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jupunba auriculata has white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jupunba auriculata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Jupunba auriculata
Jupunba auriculata is native to Brazil.
Jupunba auriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba auriculata?
Jupunba auriculata
What is the common name of Jupunba auriculata?
Auriculata Jupunba
What type of plant is Jupunba auriculata?
Tree
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